No, federal officials do not have to be elected by the electoral college. The President and Vice President of the United States are elected by the electoral college, but other federal officials such as Senators, Representatives, and members of the Cabinet are elected by the public through popular vote or appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate.
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