text: The Electoral College has 538 electors and a majority of 270 electoral votes are required to elect the President (Source 1, paragraph 3). After the preisdential election, your governor prepares a "Certificate of Ascertainment." This lists the candidates whom ran for president in your state and the names of their respective electors. It is a well organized and thought-out process. This process helps us make the best decision as a country on whom our future president will be.