How are Electors selected?

People who represent their states in the Electoral College are called Electors. In most states, the political party organizations nominate a slate of Electors, either at a state party convention or by instructing the state party committee to choose Electors. Once state election officials certify the presidential election popular-vote winner, the state legislature seats the slate of Electors representing the winning candidate's party.

As stated in Article II of the US Constitution, Electors may not be Senators, Representatives, or anyone holding an "Office of Trust or Profit under the United States." Electors tend to be a mixture of state and local elected officials, party activists, celebrities, and ordinary citizens.

What are the benefits and drawbacks to having an Electoral College?

Check out this 60-Seconds Civic Podcast to hear about some of the pros and cons to having an Electoral College