Balint wins reelection to Congress, carries Northeast Kingdom

Democratic U.S. Rep. Becca Balint won reelection Tuesday, defeating Republican Gerald Malloy and four independent candidates. Balint also carried the Northeast Kingdom, although Malloy prevailed in Essex County.

Balint received 14,385 votes across Caledonia, Essex and Orleans counties, compared with 11,713 for Malloy, a margin of 2,672 votes, according to unofficial election returns.

In Caledonia County, Balint defeated Malloy 7,673-5,347, carrying 16 of the county’s 17 towns. Sutton was the lone exception. Balint won St. Johnsbury 1,653-968, …