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Peter Welch

Former US House of Representatives - Vermont-1

District 1, Vermont

Peter Francis Welch is an American lawyer and prominent political figure currently serving as the junior United States Senator from Vermont, a position he has held since 2023. As a member of the Democratic Party, Welch has been a significant influence in Vermont politics for over forty years. Prior to the Senate, he represented Vermont’s at-large congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2007 to 2023. Welch’s early political career includes serving in the Vermont State Senate from 1981 to 1989, where he held leadership roles as minority leader from 1983 to 1985 and president pro tempore from 1985 to 1989. His legislative experience and commitment to public service make him a notable figure in American politics.