2026 MIDTERM VOTER GUIDE: Vermont

Political Awareness Super PAC 2026 MIDTERM VOTER GUIDE

Vermont

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This document outlines the plan for producing and distributing a nonpartisan voter guide for the 2026 midterm elections, to be published by Political Awareness Super PAC. The guide will be developed independently of all candidates, candidate committees, and political parties, and will be designed to meet applicable Federal Election Commission requirements, including disclaimer and coordination rules.

For Vermont, the guide will cover all qualifying general-election candidates for the at-large U.S. House race. Each candidate will be presented in a uniform, non-advocacy format using biographical information and publicly documented factual data and issue positions. The guide will not use candidate questionnaires, endorsements, rankings, or advocacy. Publication is targeted for mid-September 2026, with a public launch no later than October 1, 2026, following final compliance review.

Political Awareness Super PAC 2026 MIDTERM VOTER GUIDE

CANDIDATES

House of Representatives — Vermont
General Election: November 3, 2026
Primary: August 11, 2026

Field	Candidate A	Candidate B	Candidate C	Candidate D	Candidate E
Full Name	Adam Ortiz	Andrew Giusto	Becca Balint	Gerard Malloy	Mark Coester
Party Affiliation	Independent	Unity Party	Democratic Party	Republican Party	Republican Party
Incumbent?	No	No	Yes	No	No
Age	N/A	N/A	58	64	N/A
Residence	Newport, Orleans County VT	Millbrae, San Mateo County CA	Brattleboro, Windham County VT	Perkinsville, Windsor County VT	Westminster, Windham County VT
Education	GED	No publicly available information identified	(B.A.) Smith College; (M.Ed.) Harvard Graduate School of Education; (M.A.) University of Massachusetts Amherst	(B.S.) United States Military Academy (West Point); (MBA) Temple University; (Graduate Certificate) Georgetown University; (Military Education) U.S. Army Command and General Staff College.	No publicly available information identified
Professional Background	Worked for moving companies in all 50 states. Served in the U.S. Army National Guard (2006–2012) and states that he was deployed to Baghdad, Iraq, and Kabul, Afghanistan. He also states that he has worked in catering and has volunteered in his community.	No publicly available information identified	U.S. Representative for Vermont’s At-Large Congressional District since 2023. Former Vermont State Senator, including service as Senate President Pro Tempore. Former middle school teacher and educator.	U.S. Army veteran with 22 years of active-duty service. Candidate states that he later served in government roles supporting the military and worked in the private sector helping grow technology and service businesses.	Small business owner with experience in the timber industry, seafood distribution, and maple syrup production.
Prior Public Service	Military service in the U.S. Army National Guard (2006–2012). No publicly documented prior elected or appointed public office.	No publicly available information identified	U.S. House of Representatives (2023–present); Vermont State Senate (2015–2023); Senate President Pro Tempore (2021–2023).	U.S. Army officer (22 years of active-duty service). No prior publicly documented elected public office identified.	No prior elected public office or public service identified.
Campaign Website	No campaign website publicly identified. The candidate provided the email address congressmanortiz@yahoo.com during the interview.	N/A	https://beccabalint.com/	https://deploymalloy.com	https://mark4vermont.com/
Top 3 Priorities (Guide staff summary based on a public candidate statement; not a questionnaire response)	1) Infrastructure and Federal Funding 2) Veterans and Housing Support 3) Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development	No publicly available information identified	1) Housing affordability 2) Mental health care 3) Protecting Democratic Institutions, Voting Rights, and Election Administration.	1) Economy and Fiscal Responsibility2) Energy Independence and Affordability 3) Public Safety and National Security	1) Border Security and Immigration Enforcement 2) Limited Government and Government Accountability 3) Education and Parental Involvement
Position 1:	Infrastructure and Federal Funding Improve infrastructure and public services by pursuing federal grant funding for transportation, utilities, housing, and community facilities.	No publicly available information identified	Housing Affordability Increase the availability of affordable housing through federal investment, encourage housing development, support renter protections, and expand homeownership assistance. .	Economic Growth and Fiscal Responsibility Promote economic growth by supporting job creation, reducing federal regulations, strengthening local industries, balancing the federal budget, and opposing tax increases.	Border Security and Immigration Enforcement Support enforcement of existing immigration laws and policies intended to strengthen border security, emphasizing lawful immigration and national sovereignty.
Position 2:	Veterans and Housing Support Expand support for veterans, National Guard members, reservists, and individuals experiencing homelessness through transitional housing, rehabilitation services, and mental health resources.	No publicly available information identified	Mental Health Care Expand access to mental health care through legislation supporting mental health services, including disaster-related care and youth mental health initiatives, while recognizing mental health care as part of overall health care.	Energy Independence and Affordability Support an all-of-the-above energy strategy, encourage domestic energy production, promote renewable energy innovation, and reduce energy costs for consumers.	Limited Government and Government Accountability Reduce taxes, promote smaller government, increase transparency and accountability, and support legislative reforms intended to limit government spending and improve efficiency.
Position 3:	Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development Promote fiscal responsibility by prioritizing grant opportunities, government accountability, and policies intended to increase economic development and taxable revenue.	No publicly available information identified	Protecting Democratic Institutions, Voting Rights, and Election Administration Protecting Democratic Institutions & Voting RightsSupport expanded access to voting, protect voting rights, advocate for Supreme Court reforms, and support legislation related to reproductive rights and other constitutional protections.	Public Safety and National Security Support law enforcement, strengthen border security and national defense, address the opioid crisis, and maintain military readiness while promoting accountability in defense spending.	Education and Parental Involvement Support affordable education, educational freedom, parental involvement in education, and policies intended to improve student outcomes.
Position 4:	Public Health and Community Well-Being Support environmental stewardship, public health, school nutrition improvements, accessibility, and practical community development initiatives. .	No publicly available information identified	Climate Action & Clean Energy Support policies to address climate change, expand renewable energy, transition to a clean energy economy, and promote environmental conservation.	Limited Government and Constitutional Rights Support limited government, states’ rights, parental involvement in education, school choice, term limits, and protection of constitutional rights.	Civics and Constitutional Government Promote civics and citizenship education, emphasize constitutional governance and individual rights, and encourage public service focused on the interests of citizens.
Bipartisanship Experience	The candidate states that he intends to work with federal agencies and emphasizes practical, results-oriented problem solving. No publicly documented bipartisan legislative or elected governing experience was identified.	No publicly available information identified	The candidate serves in the U.S. House of Representatives and has stated that she works across differences where possible while advancing her legislative priorities. She is a member of bipartisan congressional caucuses, including the Rural Health Care Caucus and the Mental Health Caucus.	The candidate describes himself as a moderate Republican and states that he intends to represent all Vermonters, work across differences, and pursue practical, bipartisan solutions. No publicly documented bipartisan legislative experience was identified.
Constituent Accessibility	The candidate states that he is approachable and encourages constituents to communicate with him directly, stating that he “works for” Vermont residents.	No publicly available information identified	The candidate provides district offices, contact options, and constituent services, including assistance with federal agencies and opportunities to request meetings with her office.	The candidate states that he will remain accessible and accountable to constituents, represent all Vermonters rather than special interests, and focus on practical solutions to issues affecting the state.	The candidate states that he is committed to representing every Vermonter, listening to community concerns, and bringing constituents’ voices forward in Congress.
Additional Statement	In public campaign statements, Ortiz emphasizes securing federal funding for Vermont, improving infrastructure, expanding services for veterans, increasing housing options, strengthening emergency preparedness, promoting accessibility, and addressing public health and nutrition. He describes his campaign as focused on practical problem-solving, accountability, and improving residents’ quality of life.	No publicly available information identified	In public statements and campaign materials, Balint emphasizes expanding affordable housing, increasing access to mental health care, protecting voting rights and democratic institutions, addressing climate change through clean energy policies, protecting reproductive rights, and supporting rural communities. She also highlights her background as an educator and former Vermont Senate leader.	According to his public campaign materials, Malloy emphasizes economic growth, fiscal responsibility, affordable energy, public safety, national defense, constitutional rights, and accountable government. He also highlights his military service, private-sector experience, and support for balanced political representation, stating that his campaign is focused on practical leadership and serving all Vermonters.	In public campaign statements, Coester emphasizes reducing taxes, limiting the size of the federal government, strengthening border security, supporting small businesses, improving civics education, combating human trafficking, promoting government transparency and accountability, and protecting constitutional principles. He also states that he seeks to represent all Vermonters while focusing on practical solutions and economic opportunity.

APPENDIX B: KEY RESOURCES

Resource	URL	Use Case
FEC Candidate & Committee Database	fec.gov/data	Campaign finance data, committee filings
FEC Reporting Deadlines 2026	fec.gov/help-candidates-and-committees/dates-and-deadlines	Filing schedule
FEC Independent Expenditures Guide	fec.gov/help-candidates-and-committees/making-independent-expenditures	IE rules reference
FEC Advertising & Disclaimers	fec.gov/help-candidates-and-committees/advertising-and-disclaimers	Disclaimer requirements
FEC Coordinated Communications	fec.gov/help-candidates-and-committees/candidate-taking-receipts/coordinated-communications	Coordination rules
Congress.gov	congress.gov	Roll call votes, bill co-sponsorships
Vote411 (League of Women Voters)	vote411.org	Reference for format and voter resources
USAGov Voting Guide	usa.gov/who-you-can-vote-for	Official voter information reference
U.S. Election Assistance Commission	eac.gov	Election toolkits and resources
National Conference of State Legislatures	ncsl.org/elections-and-campaigns	State-level election law reference

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