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
Member of the Indiana House of Representatives
from the 60th district
In office
1998 – 2012
Succeeded byPeggy Mayfield
Personal details
Born (1955-10-13) October 13, 1955
Fulton, Mississippi
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseDavid
ResidenceBloomington, Indiana
Alma materMississippi College
OccupationRegistered 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
  1. "Peggy Welch's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved April 21, 2020.
  2. "Peggy Welch looks back, ahead after defeat in redrawn legislative district". hoosiertimes.com. November 25, 2012. Retrieved April 21, 2020.
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