Peggy Welch
Peggy M. Welch is an American nurse and former politician from Indiana. Welch is a former member of Indiana House of Representatives.
Peggy Welch | |
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Member of the Indiana House of Representatives from the 60th district | |
In office 1998 – 2012 | |
Succeeded by | Peggy Mayfield |
Personal details | |
Born | Fulton, Mississippi | October 13, 1955
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | David |
Residence | Bloomington, Indiana |
Alma mater | Mississippi College |
Occupation | registered nurse, educator, politician |
Early life
On October 13, 1955, Welch was born in Fulton, Mississippi. Welch's father was Roger McDaniel, a school principal. Welch is a native of Itawamba County, Mississippi who attended Terry Consolidated School in Terry, Mississippi. Welch graduate of Clinton High School in Clinton, Mississippi.[1]
Career
Welch began her career as a nurse, and later an educator.[1]
In 1998, Welch became a Democratic member of the Indiana House of Representatives, representing the 60th District, until 2012.[1] In 2012, as an incumbent, Welch lost the election. Welch was defeated by Peggy Mayfield.[2]
Personal life
Welch's husband is David. They have one child. Welch and her family live in Bloomington, Indiana.[1]
References
- "Peggy Welch's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved April 21, 2020.
- "Peggy Welch looks back, ahead after defeat in redrawn legislative district". hoosiertimes.com. November 25, 2012. Retrieved April 21, 2020.
External links
- Indiana State Legislature – Representative Peggy Welch Official government website
- Follow the Money – Peggy Welch
- Appearances on C-SPAN
- Peggy Welch at ballotpedia.org