Each state of the United States selects two senators to represent their states in the United States Senate. In 1913, the 17th Amendment[?] to the United States Constitution provided for the direct popular election of senators; prior to this, senators were selected by state legislatures.
... census of 2000, there are 1,749 people, 502 households, and 313 families residing in the town. The population density is 326.2/km² (842.9/mi²). There are 928 ...