U.S. Rep. Becca Balint's reelection campaign

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
U.S. Rep. Becca Balint, Vermont's first woman and first openly gay person to represent the state in Congress, announces she is running for a second term, focusing on affordable housing, mental health care, and protecting democracy.

Key Points

  • First woman and openly gay person to represent Vermont in Congress
  • Former president of the Vermont state Senate and a former middle-school teacher
  • Member of U.S. House judiciary and budget committees, vice chair on the Congressional Progressive Caucus

Pros

  • Focus on making affordable housing more accessible
  • Advocacy for mental health care for all
  • Commitment to protecting the country's democracy