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      Home›Candidates›Peter Welch

      Peter Welch

      Democratic

      Won 9 consecutive elections (2006–2022)

      US SenateUS HouseGovernor
      Electoral Grade
      C+
      -2.4 pts
      avg overperformance
      Better than 35% of candidates2 graded races

      Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.

      10
      Races
      9-1
      W-L (90%)
      +40.5
      Avg Margin
      1990–2022
      Career Span
      Best: +83.3 (2008 House)Worst: -5.8 (1990 Governor)

      Career Margin Trend10 races

      R+60R+30EvenD+30D+601990200620082010201220142016201820202022

      Career Timeline

      2022 US SenateVermont
      196,575
      Candidate Votes
      68.5%
      Vote %
      287,100
      Total Votes
      +40.4%
      Margin
      Electoral Performance
      +7.0
      Race Score
      +7.0
      vs. Natl. Baseline
      D+33.5
      State Pres.
      Top opponent: Gerald MalloyREP
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