Electoral Voting of U.S. President and Vice President; procedures established if presidential electors fail to vote in accordance with state voters; Alabama Uniform Faithful Presidential Electors Act established

SB 11, the "Alabama Uniform Faithful Presidential Electors Act," requires Alabama's presidential electors to pledge before the election to vote for their party's presidential and vice presidential nominees. If an elector fails to follow this pledge (e.g., by voting for a different candidate), the bill establishes a clear process to replace them: first using a designated alternate, then selecting from remaining electors of the same party, or finally by random draw. This applies directly to Alabama's 9 presidential electors and ensures the state's electoral votes align with voters' choices. The law also mandates that the Secretary of State verify ballots match electors' pledges before certifying votes.