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.
... of it is water. The total area is 8.91% water.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there are 1,546 people, 509 households, and 417 families residing in the town. ...