Welch grateful for support

Vermont’s lone representative to the United States House says he’s grateful for the support people gave him after his first term in Congress.

Interview: Democratic House challenger Craig Hill

Incumbent Congressman Peter Welch so far doesn’t have to worry about a Republican challenger in the November general election, but he does face an opponent this Tuesday in the Democratic primary. Craig Hill of Montpelier is running against Welch for the Democratic nomination, and says there are stark differences between them.

Welch faces primary race

Congressman Peter Welch is heading into his first re-election season facing a Democratic primary challenge from a candidate who feels he hasn’t done enough to end the war in Iraq.