Charles Sumner: “The Senator is to be chosen by the Legislature, which is to prescribe…”

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The Senator is to be chosen by the Legislature, which is to prescribe, among other things, the manner of holding the election.

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Massachusetts

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This quote reiterates the role of state legislatures in determining the election process for Senators.

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Charles Sumner: “The Senator is to be chosen by the Legislature, which is to prescribe, among other things, the manner of holding the…”