Sen. Patrick Leahy retires

MONTPELIER - At a press conference Monday, November 15, Sen. Patrick Leahy announced that he will be retiring from office at the end of his current term. His retirement will mark the end of a long, distinguished Senate career, which began in 1974, when he became the first Democrat and youngest person ever elected to the US Senate from Vermont.
Leahy spoke of his achievements and contributions throughout the years on human rights, agriculture, humanitarian aid, national security, and more, and his commitment to bring Vermont values to issues faced around the world.
Leahy currently serves as US Senate President Pro Tempore and is in his eighth term. In April 2022, he will be releasing a memoir titled “The Road Taken,” which will look back on a life lived on the front lines of American politics. The book will be published by Simon & Schuster. He will be retiring in January 2023.