Peggy Welch
Peggy Welch | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Indiana House of Representatives from the 60th district | |
| In office 1998 – 2012 | |
| Succeeded by | Peggy Mayfield |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 13, 1955 Fulton, Mississippi |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | David |
| Residence | Bloomington, Indiana |
| Alma mater | Mississippi College |
| Occupation | Registered nurse, educator, politician |
Peggy M. Welch is an American nurse and former politician from Indiana. Welch is a former member of Indiana House of Representatives.
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[]
- ^ a b c d "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
- Members of the Indiana House of Representatives
- 1955 births
- Living people
- Politicians from Bloomington, Indiana
- Indiana Democrats
- Women state legislators in Indiana
- People from Fulton, Mississippi
- 21st-century American women