The possibility that a third-party conservative, Evan McMullin, could win Utah in the presidential election has sparked much loose talk and hyperventilation about what it would portend. Some say it would “cost” Donald Trump the White House. One carelessly worded Internet explainer says it “could effectively get Hillary Clinton elected.”

Is any of this true? Fortunately, we can refer to the Constitution for the answer. The answer is, no, Utahns will not be responsible for making Clinton president if they give McMullin their six electoral votes.