Since 1913, how are senators chosen?
Since 1913, senators have been chosen directly by the voters of each state.
Short AnswerDirectly by the voters of each state
Explanation
How Congress WorksThe Seventeenth Amendment, ratified in 1913, moved the election of senators from state legislatures to the people.
Source
- U.S. Constitution, Amendment XVII ↗
The Senate of the United States shall be composed of two Senators from each State, elected by the people thereof, for six years; and each Senator shall have one vote.
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