Janine Balistreri

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Janine Balistreri

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Elections and appointments

Last election

November 3, 2020

Education

Associate

Bunker Hill Community College, 2019

Personal

Birthplace

Everett, Mass.

Profession

Paralegal

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Janine Balistreri (unenrolled) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Massachusetts' 7th Congressional District. She lost as a write-in in the general election on November 3, 2020.

Balistreri completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Janine Balistreri was born in Everett, Massachusetts. Balistreri earned an A.A. from Bunker Hill Community College in 2019, a paralegal studies certificate from Bunker Hill Community College in 2020, an A.S. from Bunker Hill Community College in 2021, and a B.S. from Fitchburg State University in 2023. Her career experience includes working as a paralegal and transportation security agent.

Elections

2020

See also: Massachusetts' 7th Congressional District election, 2020

Massachusetts' 7th Congressional District election, 2020 (September 1 Democratic primary)

Massachusetts' 7th Congressional District election, 2020 (September 1 Republican primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House Massachusetts District 7

The following candidates ran in the general election for U.S. House Massachusetts District 7 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Ayanna Pressley (D)	86.6	267,362
		Roy Owens (Independent)	12.5	38,675
		Rayla Campbell (R) (Write-in)	0.2	695
	Submit photo	Rachel Miselman (R) (Write-in)	0.0	11
	Submit photo	Claudette Joseph (Independent) (Write-in)	0.0	1
		Janine Balistreri (Unenrolled) (Write-in)	0.0	0
		Other/Write-in votes	0.6	1,906

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 308,650
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Massachusetts District 7

Incumbent Ayanna Pressley advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Massachusetts District 7 on September 1, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Ayanna Pressley	98.6	142,108
		Other/Write-in votes	1.4	1,979

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 144,087
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Republican primary election

No Republicans filed for this race. Rayla Campbell and Rachel Miselman ran as write-in candidates. Campbell received 1,202 votes and Miselman received 55 votes. Write-in candidates were required to receive at least 2,000 votes to make the general election ballot.

Campaign themes

2020

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Janine Balistreri completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Balistreri's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a lifetime Massachusetts resident. A Bunker Hill Community College Graduate with an

Associate in Arts in August 2019, then I completed my certificate in Paralegal studies in May 2020.  I am now working on my Associate in Criminal Justice.  While at BHCC, I have been a college Ace mentor.  

I am a social person and enjoy contributing to helping people. I hope to use all my education to help others.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• To work for all the people.
• To listen and work toward resolving issues.
• To help people get services and money needed to live.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am passionate about helping people get the services and money needed in the community for housing, food, etc.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Honesty, principles, perseverance.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Organized, detailed, truthful, persistent, caring, experience working with people, and have written complaints, motions. Good working knowledge of court systems and laws.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

To work for the people.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I would like all people to have the ability to reach their potential. To use words, not violence, to work toward preserving the environment.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

I worked at Medford mall, for a small kiosk, it sold glass novelties. I started out as a salesperson then an assistant manager, then when the store became seasonal I was the manager and set up and hired and ran the store, during the Christmas season.

What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?

It is an institution that lets the Representatives of the states work together to resolve the issues.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?

I do believe that is beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in law or politics.

What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

I see many challenges, such as environment, jobs, security.

Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?

Yes.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

I believe in term limits.

Both sitting representatives and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

I have talked to many people who are homeless and cannot find housing or who are in search of a job.

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Footnotes

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Massachusetts' current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Edward Markey (D)

Elizabeth Warren (D)

Representatives

District 1

Richard Neal (D)

District 2

Jim McGovern (D)

District 3

Lori Trahan (D)

District 4

Jake Auchincloss (D)

District 5

Katherine Clark (D)

District 6

Seth Moulton (D)

District 7

Ayanna Pressley (D)

District 8

Stephen Lynch (D)

District 9

Bill Keating (D)

Democratic Party (11)