[2][3] In 1816 Flint lost the sight in his right eye as the result of a prolonged illness, but after his recovery he resumed management of his farm.
[5][6] From 1831 to 1835 he served as an Anti-Mason in the Vermont House of Representatives,[7] and in 1836 he was a member of the Governor's Council.
[8] In 1836 Flint was also an unsuccessful candidate for the United States House of Representatives, losing the 3rd District election to Horace Everett, the Whig and Alden Partridge running as a Democrat.
[9] Flint maintained his membership in the militia, and advanced to the rank of Major.
[13][14] In 1839 Flint was elected Sheriff of Orange County, but declined the office.