Which steps are part of the Electoral College process?

1. Electors are assigned to a presidential–vice-presidential nominee pair.
2. The pair is placed on a ticket by the state political party.
3. The nominee pair that wins the popular vote in each state

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3