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42 Elected Officials of Greek Descent in 20 U.S. States Following 2024 Elections

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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Young Photographer Alexis Tinker-Tsavalas Wins Prestigious Wildlife Award

Alexis Tinker-Tsavalas, a young photographer of Greek descent, has been awarded the Young Grand Title 2024 in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition. His captivating image of a springtail, captured with the intricate focus stacking technique, will be exhibited at the Natural History Museum in London.