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Official Biography

Verified July 31, 2026

PETER WELCH, Democrat, of Norwich, VT; born in Springfield, MA, May 2, 1947; education: A.B., magna cum laude, history, College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, MA; 1969; J.D., University of California, Berkeley, CA, 1973; professional history: attorney; member, Vermont State Senate, 1981-89, 2001-07 (Minority Leader, 1983-85; President Pro Tempore, 1985-89, 2003- 07); election history: elected to the At Large District for the 110th Congress on November 7, 2006; reelected to each succeeding Congress; elected to the U.S. Senate on November 8, 2022.

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Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and ForestryMember
  • Subcommittee on Conservation, Forestry, Natural Resources, and Biotechnology · Member
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  • Subcommittee on Rural Development, Energy, and Credit · Ranking Member
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