Three things to know 1 . The electors are chosen by each state ' s local parties . For example , Texas has 38 electors . Before the election , the Texas Republican party chose their slate of 38 electors , and the Texas Democrat party chose their slate of 38 electors note not the RNC or DNC , but the local party . When the state voted for the TrumpPence ticket , they really voted to appoint the Texas Republican party ' s electors as their representatives to the Electoral College . Some states have the names of the electors next to the names of the candidates on the ballot to clarify that . 2 . Because of this , there is absolutely no chance these electors will cast their vote for ClintonKaine . All focus should be on a respectful , nonviolent , nonharassing campaign to convince them to vote for Romney or Kasich . 3 . The electors can cast their vote for anyone . I think Romney or Kasich would be a good choice . If no one gets 270 votes , then the House elects the President with each state getting one vote , and the Senate elects the Vice President . If the House ties , I think they would keep on voting until there was a winner . If the Senate ties , I think the current VP would be the tiebreaker . Whereas the electors can vote for anyone , the HouseSentate has to vote for one of the top 3 candidates by electoral votes .