lolqizzie lolqizzie 16-01-2020 History contestada Why did the progressive movement support the direct election of senators? Progressives believed that having representatives elected by state legislatures was sufficient Progressives believed that direct election of senators gave more control of government to the people. O Senators elected indirectly made little effort to represent the people. © Progressives wanted to eliminate the Electoral College in all nonpresidential elections.