After what has seemed like an eternity for the last six weeks, the moment of truth is finally here: the electoral college will finally convene on December 14th and officially select the next President of the United States. Will the results hold for Joe Biden or will the electors shock the world and flip for Donald Trump?

Contrary to what is believed about the presidential election, voters aren’t actually voting for the candidate they prefer to become the chief executive of the federal government, they’re voting for the electors in the Electoral College they wish to represent them. In all 50 states plus the District of Columbia, there are 538 electors. Each state appoints electors at the direction of their respective legislatures under Article II of the U.S. Constitution.