Peter Welch
Peter Francis Welch 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. He has been a major figure in Vermont politics for over four decades and is only the second Democrat to represent Vermont in the Senate, after his predecessor, Patrick Leahy.
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Background
Born
1947-05-02, Springfield
Education
College of the Holy Cross, University of California, Berkeley School of Law, Pope Francis Preparatory School
Prior Occupations
politician, lawyer, jurist, member of parliament
Positions Held
member of the State Senate of Vermont, minority leader, president pro tempore, United States representative, United States senator
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Country
United States
Chamber
Senate
Party
Democrat
State
Vermont
Status
Current member
In office since
2007
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