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*[[1916]] &ndash; The first popular election of a U.S. senator from Virginia occurred in the general election held. Prior to [[1916]], U.S. senators were chosen by state legislatures. At the beginning of the twentieth century, a widespread reform movement gained popularity and many states amended their laws to allow voters to designate their preference for U.S. senators.

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November 7:

  • 1916 – The first popular election of a U.S. senator from Virginia occurred in the general election held. Prior to 1916, U.S. senators were chosen by state legislatures. At the beginning of the twentieth century, a widespread reform movement gained popularity and many states amended their laws to allow voters to designate their preference for U.S. senators.