Vermont Democratic Governor nominee?
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AUG 12, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleU.S. Representative
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
Age58 years old (May 4, 1968)
GenderFemale
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LocationVermont
BackgroundPolitician
EducationBarnard College, Columbia University (attended)
Notable personal detailsRebecca A. (Becca) Balint is a Democratic member of the U.S. House representing Vermont’s at-large district, first elected in 2022. She previously served in the Vermont Senate (2015–2023), including as majority leader (2017–2021) and as president pro tempore (2021–2023). Balint has worked as a middle school teacher and has been involved in local civic service in Brattleboro, Vermont.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports expanding tax credits and federal investments to help low- and moderate-income families (for example, enhancements to the Child Tax Credit and low-income housing tax credits) and advocates large federal spending to address affordable housing and related economic needs. Emphasizes worker support (minimum wage increases, unions) and targeted government programs rather than tax‑cut priorities.
Healthcare
Supports Medicare for All and expanding Medicare gradually (e.g., lowering the eligibility age); advocates expanding Affordable Care Act protections and opposing legislation that would cut Medicaid or reduce ACA subsidies. Emphasizes reducing prescription drug costs and expanding mental-health and Medicaid resources.
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Immigration & Border
Supports protecting immigrants’ due process and rights, favors legal pathways for migrant labor, and has opposed enforcement measures such as impeachment of DHS Secretary Mayorkas and certain deportation-focused legislation. Has publicly criticized ICE raids in Vermont and expressed regret for crude language while reaffirming a commitment to protecting immigrants and fighting for dignity and fair wages.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports codifying and protecting abortion rights at the federal level, opposes national bans on abortion, and has sponsored/co‑sponsored legislation to protect abortion access. Serves in congressional caucuses and has worked to defend and expand reproductive freedom and related state constitutional protections.
Climate & Energy
Supports aggressive climate action including transitioning off fossil fuels and backing Green New Deal–style policies, has sponsored climate-related federal legislation and been endorsed by major environmental groups. Has a record of backing state-level climate legislation and policies to hold fossil fuel companies accountable and to invest in climate resilience.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports expanded gun safety measures including universal background checks for private sales, raising the legal age for some firearm purchases, and other restrictions such as bans on bump stocks and limits on high-capacity magazines; led passage of Vermont’s first major gun-violence-prevention laws as a state legislator. Positions emphasize stronger regulation of certain firearms and measures to reduce gun violence while maintaining lawful ownership for responsible gun owners.
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