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Gerald
Malloy

Republican nominee challenging Rep. Becca Balint for Vermont's at-large U.S. House seat; retired Army officer and defense contractor

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endorsements
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Background

Gerald Malloy is a Republican candidate for Vermont's at-large U.S. House seat in the November 2026 general election, challenging Democratic incumbent Rep. Becca Balint. He won the Republican primary on August 11, 2026, according to the Vermont Secretary of State's official canvass. 917

Malloy served 22 years on active duty in the U.S. Army, graduating from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in 1984. He subsequently earned an MBA from Temple University, completed the Army Command and General Staff College, and holds a graduate certificate from Georgetown University. 13

Following his military career, Malloy worked in government and private-sector roles, including as a defense-industry contractor with organizations such as Raytheon, Lockheed Martin, and Bowhead. He moved to Vermont in 2020 and resides in Weathersfield. 514

This is Malloy's third federal campaign in Vermont; he previously ran for U.S. Senate in 2022 against Peter Welch and in 2024 against Bernie Sanders, losing both races. 814

At a glance

Party
Republican
Running for
U.S. House · District At-large, Vermont
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Website
deploymalloy.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.

Timeline

  1. Oct 8
    debate
    Malloy, Balint and Ortiz face off at Vermont Public debate on immigration, healthcare and Iran

    At the debate, Malloy criticized the Iran war and said he supported a peace agreement conditional on Iran not obtaining nuclear weapons. On healthcare, he proposed drug-price transparency and shorter patent timelines but opposed universal Medicare. On immigration, he opposed abolishing ICE and supported deporting those who committed crimes while not pursuing every undocumented person. He also opposed tariffs on Canadian goods and said Vermont needs career-path jobs to stop young people from leaving.

    Becca Balint, Gerald Malloy and Adam Ortiz debate at Vermont Public · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 7
    news
    Malloy discusses economic priorities and campaign themes ahead of Vermont Public debate

    In an interview with WPTZ ahead of the debate, Malloy said he wanted to address immigration reform and the housing crisis, work with the governor to attract businesses, and provide 'moderate, balanced representation in Washington, D.C.'

    Becca Balint and Gerald Malloy share their priorities ahead ... - WPTZ · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Oct 7
    debate
    Vermont Public hosts 2026 U.S. House general-election debate featuring Malloy, Balint and Ortiz

    Vermont Public held a general-election debate on October 7–8 among Malloy, Becca Balint, and independent Adam Ortiz, covering affordability, the Iran war, healthcare, immigration, voting, and relations with Canada.

    Vermont Public's 2026 U.S. House debate · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Sep 24
    poll
    Second poll reported by WCAX shows Balint leading Malloy 66%–30%

    WCAX reported a separate survey showing Balint ahead 66% to 30%, also based on 835 respondents surveyed Sept. 17–21 with a 3.3-point margin of error. The large gap between this result and the 43–28 figure was not reconciled in available reporting.

    Poll shows Gov. Phil Scott trailing Democrat Amanda Janoo · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Sep 17
    poll
    Vermont Public poll shows Balint leading Malloy 43%–28% with 22% undecided

    A Vermont Public poll conducted Sept. 17–21 of 835 respondents (3.3-point margin of error, email and text) showed Becca Balint ahead of Malloy 43% to 28%, with 22% undecided.

    Vermont Public poll shows Scott leading Janoo in tight race ... · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Aug 11
    filing
    Malloy wins Republican primary for Vermont's U.S. House seat, defeating Mark Coester

    Gerald Malloy defeated Mark Coester in the GOP primary, advancing to the general election against incumbent Becca Balint and independent Adam Ortiz.

    Malloy Wins GOP Primary for Vermont’s U.S. House Seat · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • American Promise PAC organization
    Listed on candidate-reported endorsements in iVoterGuide profile. ivoterguide.com
  • Mark Higley other
    Individual endorser listed on iVoterGuide profile; no date provided. ivoterguide.com
  • United Christians for America organization
    Listed on iVoterGuide profile as an endorser. ivoterguide.com
  • Rev. Paul Hurley other
    Individual endorser listed on iVoterGuide profile; no date provided. ivoterguide.com
  • Gun Owners of America organization
    Listed on candidate-reported endorsements in iVoterGuide profile. ivoterguide.com
  • Arthur "Art" Petersen other
    Individual endorser listed on iVoterGuide profile; no date provided. ivoterguide.com
  • Convention of States organization
    Listed on candidate-reported endorsements in iVoterGuide profile. ivoterguide.com
  • Vermont GOP (VTGOP) organization
    Listed on candidate-reported endorsements in iVoterGuide profile. ivoterguide.com
  • Patriots for Freedom PAC organization
    Listed on iVoterGuide profile as an endorser. ivoterguide.com
  • Larry Labor other
    Individual endorser listed on iVoterGuide profile; no date provided. ivoterguide.com
  • Veterans for America First organization
    Listed on iVoterGuide profile as an endorser. ivoterguide.com
  • Richard (Rich) Staats other
    Individual endorser listed on iVoterGuide profile; no date provided. ivoterguide.com
  • Drain the Swamp PAC organization
    Listed on candidate-reported endorsements in iVoterGuide profile. ivoterguide.com
  • Vicki Strong other
    Individual endorser listed on iVoterGuide profile; no date provided. ivoterguide.com
  • Advocates for Vermont organization
    Listed on candidate-reported endorsements in iVoterGuide profile. ivoterguide.com
  • Addison County Independent newspaper
    Endorsed Malloy for the Republican primary (Aug. 11, 2026), not the general election. addisonindependent.com · Jul 30, 2026

Campaign finance

Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.

Raised
$58K
Spent
$39K
Cash on hand
$20K

As of Jul 23, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6VT01085(opens in a new tab)

Sources 12

  1. [1] Gerald Malloy iVoterGuide Profile(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  2. [2] Voter Guide Profile for VT U.S. Senator candidate - Gerald Malloy(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  3. [3] Becca Balint, Gerald Malloy and Adam Ortiz debate at Vermont Public(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  4. [4] Becca Balint and Gerald Malloy share their priorities ahead ... - WPTZ(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
  5. [5] Vermont Public's 2026 U.S. House debate(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
  6. [6] Malloy Wins GOP Primary for Vermont’s U.S. House Seat(opens in a new tab) Sep 28, 2026
  7. [7] Vermont Public poll shows Scott leading Janoo in tight race ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 28, 2026
  8. [8] Poll shows Gov. Phil Scott trailing Democrat Amanda Janoo(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
  9. [9] Questions & Answers | Deploy Malloy(opens in a new tab) Aug 20, 2026
  10. [10] Editorial Endorsements for Aug. 11 Primary(opens in a new tab) Jul 30, 2026
  11. [11] Q&A: 2026 GOP Candidates for U.S. House | Seven Days(opens in a new tab) Jul 28, 2026
  12. [12] Congressional Republican primary candidate Gerald Malloy ...(opens in a new tab) Jul 27, 2026
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