Peter Welch, Leahy's successor, holds what distinction?
Oldest Senator
Second Democrat
First Independent
Youngest Senator
Answer
Second Democrat refers to Peter Welch, who holds the distinction of being the second Democratic U.S. senator from Vermont. Welch was elected in 2022 to fill the seat vacated by retiring Democrat Patrick Leahy, becoming the first Democrat to represent Vermont in the Senate since Leahy's initial election in 1974.
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