Chris Balch is a former politician from New Hampshire.

Career

On November 6, 2018, Balch was elected to the

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where he represents the

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38 district. Balch assumed office on December 5, 2018. Balch is a

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. Balch endorsed

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in the

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Personal life

Early Life and Education: Born in 1953, Balch grew up in Redding, CT. He attended the and the, and graduated with a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Biology. Balch resides in Wilton, New Hampshire. Balch is married and has three children. In May 2022, Balch was charged with criminal mischief and timber trespass by the

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for spiking trees in state-owned forests in an effort to prevent logging. On March 4, 2023, Balch was found Not Guilty of all charges.

References

Living people People from Wilton, New Hampshire Democratic Party members of the New Hampshire House of Representatives 21st-century American legislators New Hampshire politicians convicted of crimes Year of birth missing (living people) 21st-century New Hampshire politicians {{NewHampshire-politician-stub