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[–] test_pattern [S] ago 

the popular vote determines the electoral college vote in the majority of states:
State Control of Electors

There is no federal law that requires electors to vote as they have pledged, but 29 states and the District of Columbia have legal control over how their electors vote in the Electoral College. This means their electors are bound by state law and/or by state or party pledge to cast their vote for the candidate that wins the statewide popular vote. At the same time, this also means that there are 21 states in the union that have no requirements of, or legal control over, their electors. Therefore, despite the outcome of a state’s popular vote, the state’s electors are ultimately free to vote in whatever manner they please, including an abstention, with no legal repercussions.

[–] ScottMAGA 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

Neither state nor federal law can determine how an elector votes. Any such provision would be struck down if brought to trial.