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.
... candidate receiving over 6,000 votes, and also becoming the first openly gay man to run for President in U.S. history. Upon the request of fellow Socialists, McReynolds ...