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.
... (2.9 mi²) of it is land and 0.2 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 2.35% water.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there are 1,902 ...