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.
... population density is 943.4/km² (2,444.3/mi²). There are 5,418 housing units at an average density of 300.6/km² (778.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the ...