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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.
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. Learn More.
Sponsor: Welch, Peter [Sen.-D-VT] (Introduced 06/03/2024) Cosponsors: Committees: Senate - Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Latest Action: Senate - 06/03/2024 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
After law school, Peter settled in White River Junction, Vermont, becoming one of the county’s first public defenders for low-income folks. He then founded a small law practice, winning high profile cases to restore retirement benefits for workers, protect property rights for the elderly, and more.
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. And when the longtime former House member sat for a recent...
Jul 5, 2015 · Peter Welch (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. Senate from Vermont. He assumed office on January 3, 2023. His current term ends on January 3, 2029. Welch (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. Senate to represent Vermont. He declared candidacy for the 2028 election.
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.
Nov 8, 2022 · Vermont’s Democratic U.S. Rep. Peter Welch is set to become U.S. Sen. Peter Welch. After nearly 16 years as Vermont’s lone member of the U.S. House, Welch will move to the upper chamber...
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.
