Hello,

Now that I'm your Democratic nominee for Senate in Vermont, I want you to know a bit more about me and why I'm in this race.

I’ve spent much of my life fighting for working families, and that’s a big part of why I got involved in politics—to help level the playing field.

My first real opportunity came right after I graduated law school: I had to make the decision between taking the kind of corporate or lobbying jobs my classmates were taking—or something else. I came to White River instead, because I felt a tremendous responsibility to go where I was needed the most—right here in Vermont. For me, it was easy to choose Bridge Street over Wall Street or K Street. It’s where I became a public defender and witnessed firsthand some of the toughest systemic barriers people faced—at no fault of their own.

And guess what? I also ended up finding a community I could call home, and I’ve been in Vermont ever since.

Here in Vermont, I found a community full of neighbors that reminded me of my father and the values I was raised with. As a small-town dentist, my father would throw bills in the trash meant for folks he knew were struggling. Here in Vermont, I found a community of people with those deeply rooted values—like self-reliance, mutual support, and cooperation built on trust.

Those are the values we need in Washington, and that’s why this race is so important to me—because I’ve met some of the most incredible people in Vermont, and they deserve lawmakers who will make decisions with their best interests in mind.

We deserve lawmakers who will listen more than they talk, and who focus on finding solutions more than getting credit. It’s how I’ve led as Vermont’s Congressman, and I would continue leading this way if Vermonters elect me as their next senator.

As I reflect on my journey in Vermont politics, I’m reminded of how high the stakes are. In fact, they’re higher right now than they’ve ever been because of the unprecedented threat to our democracy, our climate, and our most fundamental rights. We can’t take anything for granted.

You’ve been with me this far, and I’m counting on you again. Because with your support, we will continue growing this grassroots campaign and keep the Senate out of Mitch McConnell’s hands. Will you help take this grassroots movement all the way by chipping in whatever you can?

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I’m grateful to have you on this team,

Peter