Following the 2024 U.S. presidential elections, 42 elected officials of Greek descent were chosen across 20 states, including six members of Congress, five General Officers, 12 State Senators, and 19 State Representatives. Notable re-elections include Gus Bilirakis (R-Florida), Nicole Malliotakis (R-New York), Dina Titus (D-Nevada), and Chris Pappas (D-New Hampshire), with new additions Maggie Goodlander (D-New Hampshire) and Mike Haridopolos (R-Florida). Greek-American representation also grew at the state level, with key figures like Eleni Kounalakis (D-California) as Lieutenant Governor and Alexi Giannoulias (D-Illinois) as Secretary of State. These officials are committed to strengthening the voice of the Greek-American community in both national and state politics.
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As the 2024 U.S. presidential election approaches, a viral video claiming to show Donald Trump dancing the Greek folk dance "Zeibekiko" has surfaced on social media, causing a stir among viewers. However, the clip actually features a comedian impersonating the former president. Both Democratic and Republican candidates are focusing on the influential Greek-American community as they gear up for one of the tightest elections in U.S. history.
Six candidates have been confirmed for the PASOK leadership race, set for October 6, 2024, following an announcement by the party's Ethics and Statutory Implementation Committee. The candidates include Nikos Androulakis, Pavlos Geroulanos, Nandia Giannakopoulou, Anna Diamantopoulou, Haris Doukas, and Michalis Katrinis. In related news, Pavlos Geroulanos met with Archbishop Ieronymos to discuss State-Church relations, highlighting the potential for cooperation on national issues.
New Democracy leads the European elections in Greece, securing 28.31% of the vote and seven seats in the European Parliament. SYRIZA follows with 14.92% and four seats, while PASOK, Elliniki Lysi, and KKE also gain representation. Niki, Plefsi Eleftherias, and Voice of Logic surpass the 3% threshold to enter the European Parliament.
Around 373 million EU citizens are eligible to vote in the European Parliament elections from June 6-9. The elections will determine the 720 members of the only directly elected body of the EU, which negotiates laws, approves budgets, and has significant oversight powers. Current projections suggest the centre-right European People's Party will win the most seats, followed by the centre-left Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats.