Becca Balint

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Becca Balint

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth May 4, 1968 (Age: 58)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Becca Balint holds a robust academic background, having earned a BA in history and women's studies from Smith College, a Master of Education from Harvard University, and a Master of Arts in history from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. She has experience in education, having taught middle school history and social studies, and has also worked as a rock-climbing instructor. Balint has demonstrated leadership in the public sector, sponsoring legislation and serving on local boards. Her professional expertise spans across various sectors, providing a diverse foundation for her public service.

Political Ideas

Becca Balint’s political identity is marked by a blend of progressive advocacy and pragmatic localism, particularly evident in her legislative initiatives. She champions expansive gun violence prevention measures while also showing an unexpected convergence with opposing factions on environmental regulations. Balint’s rhetorical style is deeply personal, leveraging her own experiences with mental health to destigmatize related issues. Her commitment to housing as a human right and reproductive rights underscores a deeply rooted belief in social justice, yet her approach to climate action and rural community investment reveals a nuanced understanding of regional economic realities.

Campaigns
2026: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ACTIVE

Election History

Vermont House of Representatives at-large

Active

(Incumbent) Competing Candidates: Gerald Malloy

Vermont House of Representatives at-large Democrat Primary

Unopposed

Win
2024: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Vermont at-large, U.S.A. House of Representatives

218,398 votes (62.29%)

Win

Position Details

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2022: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Vermont's at-large congressional district election

176,494 votes (60.45%)

Win

Vermont's at-large congressional district Democratic primary

61,025 votes (60.60%)

Win
2018: Vermont State Senate
ELECTED

Election History

Vermont Senate Windham district general election, 2018

11,464 votes (32.40%)

Win

Vermont Senate Windham district Democratic primary election, 2018

4,697 votes (37.82%)

Win
2016: Vermont State Senate
ELECTED

Election History

Vermont Senate Windham district general election, 2016

11,174 votes (26.69%)

Win
2014: Vermont State Senate

Election History

Vermont Senate Windham district election

6,378 votes (35.63%)

Loss

Vermont Senate Windham district Democratic primary

1,684 votes (29.85%)

Loss