Did the original method require elections by the state legislatures or was that a matter left to each state to decide for itself? Sorry, I don’t have a copy of the Constitution handy to check.
“...chosen by the Legislature thereof...”
“Sorry, I dont have a copy of the Constitution handy to check.”
Here you go. Use mine:
http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/constitution_transcript.html
Constitution says “chosen by the legislature” of each state.