Vermont Business Magazine In the past week, Becca Balint, candidate for Vermont’s At-Large Congressional seat, has received endorsements from over 60 Vermont elected officials, local leaders, AFT, Professional Firefighters, and the Vermont Building Trades Council.
Balint’s recent endorsers:
U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders -
“Becca Balint does the work. In Becca’s years as a state senator, she has been a voice for rural Vermonters and proved again and again that she is a champion for the working class,” Sanders said. “Becca understands that if we are going to combat the existential threat of climate change, establish universal health care and mental health care for all, create good paying jobs in Vermont and protect American democracy, we need leaders who have the courage to challenge the status quo. Becca has that courage.”
“Becca is a person of deep integrity. She is the kind of person we need in Congress. That’s why I’m proud to endorse Becca today and look forward to serving with her in Washington.”
Vermont State Treasurer Beth Pearce -
"Becca listens to Vermonters, engages with diverse groups of constituents, and brings the public into the decision-making process. We need that same approach at the national level and Becca is the person to do it. I am proud to endorse Becca Balint for Congress."
Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, Co-founders of Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream -
“Now is the time to elect courageous leaders. As we face serious threats to our climate, communities, and democracy, it is essential we elect a proven leader, ready to stand up for our fundamental rights on day one,” said Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield. “We are proud to endorse Becca because she is a champion for Vermont’s working people. Whether it’s housing, voting rights, or climate action, Becca has the record of action to back up her words. We know she will bring the same values-driven leadership and commitment to her constituents to Congress.”
Former Green Mountain Power CEO, Mary Powell -
“I am proud to support Becca Balint for Congress! Becca is an experienced and collaborative leader who knows how to get important things done. Becca represents so much of what I would love to see more of in Washington.“
The Sierra Club, the nation’s largest grassroots environmental group -
"We are pleased to announce today that the Sierra Club officially endorses Becca Balint," said Vermont Sierra Club Executive Committee Chair Peter Malicky. "We are confident that she will continue to work to protect Vermont’s families’ health, air and water, and build a clean energy economy that works for Vermonters.”
The Human Rights Campaign - Balint is part of a group of 14 congressional candidates, endorsed this week.
“The Human Rights Campaign is proud to endorse pro-equality leaders that are ready to step up as champions for equal rights in the House of Representatives…These leaders have an exemplary record of advancing equality in their respective states, and we’re confident that they will advocate for nationwide policies that work for all Americans, including the LGBTQ+ community.”
Vermont leaders across the political spectrum, including:
Jeb Spaulding, Former State Treasurer, State Senator, Secretary of Administration
Deb Markowitz, Former Vermont Secretary of State, Candidate for Governor
Mitzi Johnson, Former State Representative and Speaker of the House
Jane Kitchel, State Senator, Chair of Senate Appropriations Committee
Mary Hooper, State Representative, Chair of House Appropriations Committee
Ann Cummings, State Senator, Chair of Senate Finance Committee
Janet Ancel, State Representative, Chair of House Ways & Means Committee
Richard Mazza, State Senator, Chair of Senate Appropriations Committee
Bobby Starr, State Senator, Chair of Senate Agriculture Committee
Alison Clarkson, State Senator, Senate Majority Leader
Joan Lenes, Former State Representative, Shelburne
David Coates, Former Managing Partner, KPMG
Dottie Deans, Former Chair of Vermont Democratic Party
Source: Burlington, Vt. —Balint campaign 7.13.2022