The Founders’ original Constitution allowed the states to do what they wanted about picking Senators.
The 17th and the post-civil war amendments make this unlikely to hold in court though IMHO.
“The 17th and the post-civil war amendments make this unlikely to hold in court though IMHO.”
The 17th specifies that Senators will be elected by popular vote. That makes this a Federal Election, held in the State of Alabama.
The dumb-ass SoS is full of sh!t. He cannot nullify the votes of millions under any circumstances. It’s a violation of the equal protection clause.
Since the election is already scheduled in accordance with state law, the democrats could sue to ensure it goes forward and every Federal Judge in the land would compel the state to move forward with the election.