Peter Welch

Democratic

Won 9 consecutive elections (2006–2022)

US SenateUS HouseGovernor
Electoral Grade
B-
+3.5 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 48% of candidates8 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

196,575
Candidate Votes
68.5%
Vote %
287,100
Total Votes
+40.4%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+5.0
Race Score
+5.0
vs. Natl. Baseline
D+35.4
State Pres.
Top opponent: Gerald MalloyREP