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.
... mi²). 12.7 km² (4.9 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there are 19,701 people, 6,700 ...