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.
... in U.S. history. Upon the request of fellow Socialists, McReynolds would run again for President as the SPUSA candidate in 2000 and receive approximately 8,000 ...