Results in Vermont's at-large congressional district
6 candidates are on the ballot. Below is what each one says they stand for, what they have actually done in office or in public life, and the arguments published for and against them — each quoted from a named source rather than summarised by us.
6 candidates · ballot order · Becca Balint currently holds this seat
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What they say they stand for
Their own words. Claims, not verified facts.
Holding the Trump administration accountable while delivering on 'pocketbook issues': 'It's a yes and.'
Lowering housing, health care and grocery costs and investing in housing.
Protecting Social Security and Medicare.
Nullifying Citizens United and barring members of Congress and their families from trading stocks.
Expanding access to mental health care.
What they’ve actually done
Documented record from official sources.
US Representative for Vermont since January 2023; re-elected with 62% in 2024.
Former president pro tempore of the Vermont Senate.
Won the August 11, 2026 Democratic primary with 98.4%.
Had raised about $736,000 this cycle through March 31, 2026, per VTDigger.
Endorsed by End Citizens United, the Human Rights Campaign, Planned Parenthood Action Fund and J Street, per Wikipedia.
Arguments in favor
Balint has 'taken the fight for our constitutional rights directly' to the Trump administration: 'I went toe-to-toe with Pam Bondi, and now, she's gone. I grilled Kristi Noem, and now, she's gone too.'
— Rep. Becca Balint (VTDigger)
Campaign finance reform, LGBTQ rights and abortion rights groups have endorsed Balint.
— End Citizens United, Human Rights Campaign and Planned Parenthood Action Fund, per Wikipedia's race page
Arguments against
Balint 'has not produced results for Vermont from Washington, D.C. She has not supported our Republican governor'; the delegation is 'about angry rhetoric and bashing the administration.'
Working with Gov. Phil Scott's administration to make Vermont more affordable and business-friendly and reduce regulatory barriers to development.
Using his Washington contacts to bring jobs to Vermont.
Fully supporting law enforcement.
Opposing what he calls Democrats' 'move toward socialism.'
Supporting the war in Iran while criticizing Trump's explanation of it; saying Trump 'should just leave Canada alone.'
Not trying 'to track down every possible single person in the U.S. that might not be fully documented.'
What they’ve actually done
Documented record from official sources.
Has not held elected office; Republican nominee for US Senate in 2022 (28%) and 2024 (32%).
Retired Army officer; defense contractor.
Won the August 11, 2026 Republican primary with 76.3%.
Owns property in Baltimore, per a federal financial disclosure.
Arguments in favor
'Right now, all three representatives are about angry rhetoric and bashing the administration. That's not what I'm about. I'm about producing results for Vermont for a better future.'
— Gerald Malloy (WCAX)
'I will work with and support our Republican governor to deliver results for Vermont.'
— Gerald Malloy (Vermont Public)
Arguments against
Malloy has lost both previous federal races by large margins — 28% against Welch and 32% against Sanders — and moved to Vermont only in 2020.
— VTDigger reporting
What we couldn’t verify
No Democratic Party or Balint campaign criticism of Malloy was found in a loaded source. Sources checked: 'Gerald Malloy' with Balint, Vermont Democratic Party, DCCC and criticism; VTDigger, Vermont Public, WCAX, Seven Days and Valley News coverage.
His campaign website address could not be confirmed from a loaded page.
Qualified independent candidate for U.S. Representative in the November 3, 2026 general election.
We found no published arguments for or against this candidate.
What we couldn’t verify
Walton's biography and policy positions could not be established: no campaign website, candidate questionnaire or news profile was located. The positions list is left empty rather than filled with guesses.
No published criticism of Walton by name could be found, and no published case for this candidacy beyond the ballot listing.
Positions and criticism are quoted from the named sources, not our assessments. This is built to help you start getting informed — confirm the official candidate list with your election authority before you vote.
November 3, 2026 is Vermont's general election, decided by plurality; there is no runoff. Vermont's single US House seat is elected statewide, so there is no district map to change. Primaries were held August 11, 2026. Democratic Rep. Becca Balint won 98.4% against write-ins; Gerald Malloy won the Republican primary 76.3% to 22.0% over Mark Coester. Independents Phoenix Altair, Adam Ortiz, Suzanne Seymour and Ryan P. Walton are also on the ballot. The roster matches the Secretary of State's list of qualified general election candidates. Andrew Giusto of the Unity Party is a write-in candidate and is not listed. Balint won 62% in 2024. Candidates are listed Democrat, Republican, then independents alphabetically; that is not verified ballot order and implies no ranking.
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