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Learn more about Peter Welch, a champion for working Vermonters and a thoughtful and effective legislator. Find out where he stands on the issues, get updates, and get help from his office.
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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 Francis Welch (Springfield, Massachusetts; 2 de mayo de 1947) es un abogado y político estadounidense que ejerce como senador de los Estados Unidos por Vermont desde 2023, anteriormente fue representante de los Estados Unidos por el distrito congresional at-large de Vermont desde 2007 a 2023.
5 de jul. de 2015 · U.S. Senate Vermont. Tenure. 2023 - Present. Term ends. 2029. Years in position. 1. Predecessor. Patrick Leahy. Prior offices. Vermont State Senate. U.S. House Vermont At-large District. Successor: Becca Balint. Predecessor: Bernie Sanders. Compensation. Base salary. $174,000. Net worth. $5,114,048.50. Elections and appointments. Last elected.
6 de ago. de 2023 · Welch, 76, is the oldest person ever elected to the Senate and a former House member. He praises Mitch McConnell, cooks salmon for his colleagues and has a unique friendship with John Fetterman and Katie Britt.
9 de nov. de 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.
