Press Release
Mar 05, 2024
Welch to join Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act next week WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.), U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), along with U.S. Senators…
Press Release
Dec 12, 2023
Congressional Visit to Guatemala Came Amidst Brazen Attacks on Guatemalan Democracy WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) Sunday evening concluded a bicameral congressional delegation visit to Guatemala and Honduras to meet with elected officials, civil society leaders, and representatives of the business community. The…
In The News
Dec 06, 2023
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional Democrats have introduced legislation that would allow people convicted of a felony to vote in federal elections, a proposal that if enacted could restore the voting rights of millions of people in U.S. elections. Rep. Ayanna Pressley of Massachusetts and Sen.…
Press Release
Nov 03, 2023
WASHINGTON – During a Senate Rules and Administration Committee hearing this week, Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) raised concerns about persisting threats to the nation’s election administration and stressed the importance of holding those who interfere with elections accountable. Sen. Welch also emphasized the need to…
Press Release
Oct 18, 2023
Senator Peter Welch (D-VT) today released the following statement in reaction to Ecuador’s election of Daniel Noboa on Sunday, October 15: “I commend the people of Ecuador for exercising their democratic right to vote in a transparent electoral process. President-elect Noboa has a long road…