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Welch moves from House to Senate to succeed Leahy in Vermont

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Democratic U.S. Rep. Peter Welch easily defeated a little-known Republican challenger. Welch's election keeps the seat from the deep blue state safely in the Democratic column. Welch, 75, drew some criticism for giving up his House seniority to start as a freshman Senator. In the House, Welch worked for energy efficiency, cutting the prices of prescription drugs.

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Welch moves from House to Senate to succeed Leahy in Vermont

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. Welch, who was elected to the House in 2006 and won reelection with lopsided votes every two years since, defeated Republican Gerald Malloy, a retired U.S.

1 year ago·United States

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Washington Times

Peter Welch moves from House to Senate to succeed Patrick Leahy in Vermont

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.

1 year ago·United States

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Star Tribune

Welch moves from House to Senate to succeed Leahy in Vermont

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.

1 year ago·Minneapolis, United States

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Boston Herald

Vermont election: Peter Welch moves from House to Senate to succeed Leahy

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.Welch, who was elected to the House in 2006 and won reelection with lopsided votes every two years since, defeated Republican Gerald Malloy, a retired U.S. Army officer endorsed by former President Donald Trump.In a year in which the parties are grappling for …

1 year ago·Boston, United States

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WTEN

Welch moves from House to Senate to succeed Leahy in Vermont

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.

1 year ago·Albany, United States

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