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.
... The total area is 6.21% water.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there are 16,146 people, 5,480 households, and 4,197 families residing in the town. The ...