Question

1. if electors are pledged to a candidate, can they vote for someone else in the electoral college? yes, electors can vote contrary to their pledge. no, they are legally bound to their pledge. yes, but only in emergencies. no, they can only abstain from voting.

Explanation:

In the U.S. Electoral College system, while some states have laws attempting to bind electors, the Supreme Court has ruled that electors may vote contrary to their pledge (though they may face penalties in some states, but the vote itself is still counted). The key point is that electors are not universally legally bound to their pledge, and they can choose to vote for someone else.

Answer:

Yes, electors can vote contrary to their pledge.