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Peter Francis Welch (born May 2, 1947) is an American lawyer and politician serving since 2023 as the junior United States senator from Vermont. A member of the Democratic Party , he was the U.S. representative for Vermont's at-large congressional district from 2007 to 2023.
Jul 11, 2024 · Senator Peter Welch of Vermont on Wednesday became the first Democratic senator to publicly call on President Biden to withdraw as the party’s presidential candidate in the aftermath of his ...
Peter Welch has been a champion for working Vermonters throughout his career. Since his election to the House of Representatives in 2006, he has been widely recognized as a thoughtful and effective legislator who chooses governing over gridlock.
Senator Peter Welch has spent his life working to improve the lives of folks who too often get left behind. Peter was born in Springfield, Massachusetts to Edward and Mary Welch, a dentist and a homemaker.
Jul 10, 2024 · Vermont Sen. Peter Welch on Wednesday became the first Democratic senator to call on President Joe Biden to step aside as the party’s presidential nominee.
Nov 9, 2022 · Just after polls closed on Tuesday, Democrat Rep. Peter Welch was announced the winner in the race for the open U.S. Senate seat being vacated by longtime Vermont Sen. Patrick Leahy. Welch, who captured 68% of the vote, beat out army veteran, Republican Gerald Malloy.
Peter Welch has represented Vermonters in Congress since 2007. In an era of partisanship and division, he is widely recognized as a progressive leader and a skillful legislator who chooses governing over gridlock.
Nov 9, 2022 · Democratic U.S. Rep. Peter Welch easily defeated a little-known Republican challenger to win the Senate seat being vacated by Patrick Leahy, the longest-serving member of the upper chamber.
Aug 10, 2022 · U.S Rep. Peter Welch won the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate Tuesday night in a landslide victory. Welch won with 87% of the vote over opponents Isaac Evans-Frantz and Niki Thran.He'll go toe to toe with Republican nominee and Army veteran Gerald Malloy in November's general election.
Nov 22, 2021 · Vermont Rep. Peter Welch announced Monday he would run for the US Senate seat held by fellow Democrat Sen. Patrick Leahy, who announced last week he would not seek reelection in 2022.
Aug 6, 2023 · Peter Welch doesn’t cut the profile of a newly elected senator. At 76, he’s the oldest person ever first elected to the upper chamber.
Nov 9, 2022 · Democratic U.S. Rep. Peter Welch easily defeated a little-known Republican challenger to win the Senate seat being vacated by Patrick Leahy, the longest-serving member of the upper chamber.
Jul 10, 2024 · Senator Peter Welch joins nearly a dozen House Democrats publicly calling on President Biden to end his candidacy.
Jul 10, 2024 · Sen. Peter Welch of Vermont and Reps. Pat Ryan of New York and Earl Blumenauer of Oregon all called for President Joe Biden to step aside in the 2024 race.
Welch Tours Flood Damage in Moretown, Plainfield, and Barre. BARRE, VT – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today toured flood damage from the remnants of Tropical Storm Beryl, which impacted communities across central and northern Vermont and required more than 100 rescues and evacuations.
He fought housing discrimination in Chicago, was a public defender in the Upper Valley, and has represented Vermont in Congress since 2007. He’s running for Senate to work for you. Learn more about Peter.
May 24, 2023 · Welch, a Democrat, serves on the powerful Senate Judiciary Committee as well as the Commerce, Rules and Agriculture committees. Vermont Edition host Mikaela Lefrak spoke with Welch and shared Vermonters' questions. Highlights of their conversation are below.
Nov 22, 2021 · “Peter Welch is a relic of the past, and now is the time for Vermonters to choose a candidate with an eye on the future, and Vermont Republicans will provide voters with options for a future that works — not one that continues us down the path of Welch’s ‘Imperiled Democracy,’” Vermont GOP Chair Paul Dame said in a written statement ...
Jul 10, 2024 · President Biden outside the White House on March 19. (Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post) By Peter Welch. July 10, 2024 at 7:04 p.m. EDT. Peter Welch, a Democrat, represents Vermont in the...
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Peter Francis Welch (born May 2, 1947) is an American politician and member of the Democratic Party. Welch is the junior U.S. Senator from Vermont since 2023. He was the U.S. Representative for Vermont's At-large congressional district from 2007 to 2023.
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1 day ago · Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vt., was the first Democratic senator to call for Biden to end his re-election bid. Welch, a fixture in Vermont politics, argued that Biden should exit the race “for the good ...
Email Peter. Please note: Security precautions prevent Peter’s office from accepting attachments via email, but you are welcome to mail or fax documents to the office. Additionally, due to the high volume of email the Senate receives, Peter is only able to respond to input from Vermont residents.
Jul 9, 2024 · Sen. Michael Bennet on Tuesday became the first Democratic senator to publicly say he doesn’t believe President Joe Biden is capable of winning reelection after his disastrous debate performance ...
Jul 11, 2024 · 0:04. 1:45. WASHINGTON – Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vt., became the first senator to call for President Joe Biden to withdraw from the presidential race, arguing the move would be "for the good of the ...
