Each county elected three members, while the President had the right to appoint five members, known as "Virils".
The county hasn't elected a Republican for local office since Reconstruction.
Between them, these two counties cast almost three-fourths of the state's vote and elect a substantial majority of the legislature.
Nationwide, various cities, counties, school boards, special districts and others elected officers in 2011.
The act did not substantially change the method in which the Scottish counties elected members of Parliament.
From 1844 until 1965 New Jersey's counties elected one Senator, each.
In the state of Michigan, drainage law is so important that counties elect a drain commissioner to oversee water resources.
Each county still elects their own sheriff to a six-year term.
Each county elected one member for a one-year term.
Cities, counties, school boards, special districts and others elect members in 2009.
