2022 Vermont Senate Election
News coverage of the Vermont Senate election. See the race between Peter Welch, polling at 59%, and Gerald Malloy, polling at 34%. See their news, bias in the media coverage and more in our Vermont election page. See other states and more information on our 2022 U.S. Senate page.
Top Vermont Candidates
Democrat CandidatePeter Welch Polls: 59% Sample: 3,459Percentage of News: 63%
News Diet Breakdown
Left: 65%
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Republican CandidateGerald Malloy Polls: 34% Sample: 2,876Percentage of News: 37%
News Diet Breakdown
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Center: 41%
Right: 41%
Coverage Breakdown
Coverage Breakdown is based on the number of articles published per candidate.
Peter Welch
Gerald Malloy
Top 2022 Vermont Senate Election News
US & Canada · VermontRep. Peter Welch is vying to succeed retiring Democratic Sen. Patrick Leahy. Welch is known for paying attention to the needs of his constituents, be they Democrats or Republicans. Welch has spent nearly $2.5 million in this election cycle and still had nearly $1.7 million in the bank.See the Story
Vermont's lone US House member eyes move up to Senate
77% Center coverage: 13 sources
US & CanadaDemocratic 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.See the Story
Welch moves from House to Senate to succeed Leahy in Vermont
Coverage: 5 sources
Peter Welch · BurlingtonThe Upper Valley Haven began giving away turkeys over the weekend. Officials say by the close of the giveaway Tuesday they will likely give away 700 meals altogether. The majority of the Haven's $3 million annual budget comes from the community. About half of that will be raised during the holiday season.See the Story
'A real lifeline': Peter Welch joins Upper Valley organizations to hand out Thanksgiving meals
100% Center coverage: 2 sources
Latest 2022 Vermont Senate Election News
U.S. SenateU.S. Senate hopefuls Peter Welch and Gerald Malloy squared off on the virtual debate stage in a final attempt to sway voters ahead of Tuesday's vote. Welch, a Democrat, is hoping to take the Senate seat being vacated by longtime Sen. Patrick Leahy. Malloy, who was recently endorsed by former president Donald Trump, is looking to bring his experience as a retired army major to the role.See the Story
Vermont U.S. Senate candidates Peter Welch, Gerald Malloy debate
Coverage: 2 sources
U.S. SenateVermont Edition host Mikaela Lefrak moderated a debate between Republican Gerald Malloy and Democrat Peter Welch on Thursday, Oct. 13. Here are the highlights.See the Story
Highlights from U.S. Senate debate with Gerald Malloy and Peter Welch
U.S. Senate · BurlingtonGerald Malloy is running to succeed U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) Malloy campaigned hard on a platform of limited government, fiscal responsibility, a strong national defense. Malloy's opponent is popular, well-funded Democrat Peter Welch, who has served the state for decades.See the Story
Gerald Malloy's Insurgent GOP Campaign for U.S. Senate Pits Him Against Popular Dem Peter Welch
Peter WelchThe Senate got its first new member Tuesday night when Democratic Rep. Peter Welch was elected to replace retiring Democratic Sen. Patrick Leahy in Vermont. In the House, Mr. Welch, 75 years old, was known as one of the most vocal proponents of lowering prescription drug prices.
In very early returSee the Story
Vermont's Peter Welch Is First Newly Elected Senator of the Night
100% Right coverage: 1 sources
U.S. SenateSenator-elect Peter Welch is going back to Washington, D.C., with his party in control of the senate. The newly elected senator is taking over for long-time U.S. Senator Patrick Leahy. Welch said he knows his work will be challenging, but he's ready to reach across the aisle to get things done.See the Story
Senator-elect Peter Welch says Democratic-controlled U.S. Senate will 'preserve democracy'
100% Center coverage: 1 sources
Shoes · BurlingtonWelch is taking over for Sen. Patrick Leahy, who is retiring. Leahy was the chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, meaning he has large control over where federal funds go. Welch won't be entering with the same level of seniority. UVM assistant political science professor Alex Garlick says Welch has over a decade of experience.See the Story
Peter Welch to fill Leahy’s seat, but can he fill his shoes?
100% Center coverage: 1 sources
Joe Biden · New YorkSenator Peter Welch of Vermont was congratulated, in addition to representatives Lisa Blunt Roschester, from Delaware, and Abigail Spanberger, from Virginia. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer was also called by BidenSee the Story
Biden congratulated the first Democratic candidates to win the elections
100% Left coverage: 1 sources
InflationThe Democratic and Republican nominees for Vermont's open U.S. Senate seat offered a stark choice to voters. The hourlong event, hosted by VTDigger at the Southern Vermont Arts Center, covered abortion, inflation and the state of democracy in America. Rep. Peter Welch cast himself as a steadfast advocate of reproductive rights, and pledged to continue to fight tirelessly for them.See the Story
In their first debate, U.S. Senate candidates Gerald Malloy and Peter Welch carve out sharp distinctions
100% Left coverage: 1 sources
Gerald Malloy · BensalemGerald Malloy, 53, is accused of sending sexual messages to a 12-year-old boy. Malloy was arrested during an attempt to meet up with the child at a local mall. He is charged with attempting four different sexual assault offenses, solicitation of child pornography and unlawful contact with a minor.See the Story
Pa. man arrested trying to meet 12-year-old boy for sex: police
100% Left coverage: 1 sources
Media Bias Breakdown
How is the media covering 2022 Vermont Senate Election?2022 Vermont Senate Election often is covered by Left and Center Media sources.
Left: 38%
Center: 28%
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