At least six days before the day designated by Congress for the election of the president and vice president of the United States, the Governor shall issue a certificate of ascertainment of appointment. The Governor shall certify the names of the individuals chosen at the general election to be electors and that the individuals chosen are to serve as electors unless a vacancy occurs, pursuant to § 12-24A-4 . If a vacancy occurs in the office of elector after the Governor issues the certificate of ascertainment, a replacement elector must be selected pursuant to § 12-24A-5 . Upon the selection of a replacement elector, the Governor must immediately create and submit a new certificate of ascertainment stating the names of the final list of the state's electors in accordance with 3 U.S.C. § 5 (January 1, 2026). If the Governor is not present, the secretary of state must immediately create and submit the new certificate of ascertainment. Any final certificate of vote must be signed by each elector on the final list and must be immediately transmitted with the final certificate of ascertainment pursuant to 3 U.S.C. §§ 9 to 11, inclusive (January 1, 2026).
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