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If there’s a conclave soon, will cardinals-designate vote?

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I.Media - published on 07/12/23
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And how many cardinal electors are there? How many should there be?

On July 9, 2023, Pope Francis announced the creation of 21 new cardinals, including 18 electors. They will be created during a consistory to be held in Rome on September 30, on the eve of the Synod on the Future of the Church. This will give the College of Cardinals a record 137 electors.

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