In 1921, Balbo joined the newly created National Fascist Party (Partito Nazionale Fascista, or PNF) and soon became a secretary of the Ferrara Fascist organization.
I 1921 sluttede Balbo sig til det nystiftede Nationale Fascistparti (Partito Nazionale Fascista, eller PNF) og blev snart en sekretær i Ferraras fascist organisation.