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Despite Vermont's liberal reputation, Sen.-elect Peter Welch will only be its second Democratic senator. The 16-year House member from Vermont's lone seat will replace Senate President Pro Temp Patrick Leahy (D), first elected in 1974. — PolitiTweet.org