We are pleased to announce that six of the seven Greek-Americans who participated in Tuesday’s Congressional race have won. Our congratulations goes to re-elected candidates Nicole Malliotakis, Chris Pappas, Dina Titus, and Gus Bilirakis and newcomers Mike Haridopolos and Maggie Goodlander.
About the Representatives
Nicole Malliotakis
Republican Rep. Nicole Malliotakis won back her seat in the 11th New York Congressional District with more than 95 percent of the vote against Democratic candidate Andrea Morse. This is her third term in office. Before serving in Congress, Malliotakis served on the New York State Assembly from the 64th district from 2011 to 2021. She was baptized into the Greek Orthodox Church.
Chris Pappas
Democratic Rep. Chris Pappas from Manchester, New Hampshire secured his congressional seat with 54 percent of the vote. This will be his fourth term. He has now officially won his seat more times consecutively than any other candidate has in the past four decades. He was the Treasurer of Hillsborough County from 2007 to 2011. He is affiliated with the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America.
Dina Titus
Democratic Rep. Dina Titus won her seat in the 1st District of Nevada with 51 percent of the vote. Since 2013, Titus has represented Nevada’s 1st Congressional District. Between 2009 and 2011, she represented Nevada’s 3rd Congressional District in the US House of Representatives. Titus’ political history also includes service in the Nevada Senate from 1993 to 2009. The Greek-American Congresswoman comes from a long line of politicians. She was born and raised in Georgia. Her parents are of Greek descent.
Gus Bilirakis
Republican Rep. Gus Bilirakis won back his seat in the 12th Congressional District of Florida with more than 71 percent of the vote. He is integral in the Hellenic Caucus on Capital Hill. The lawmaker is passionate about preserving the American dream for future generations. Bilirakis was born in Gainesville, Florida, and grew up in Tarpon Springs, Florida. His father served in Congress from 1983 to 2007. The lawmaker helped his dad run his campaigns.
Mike Haridopolos
Newcomer Republican Rep. Mike Haridopolos won his first ever congressional seat in Florida’s 8th district, which also happens to be the state’s only open seat this cycle. His passions are rooted in fighting against illegal immigration, restoring our economy, and protecting our national security. Haridopolos co-authored the book The Modern Republican Party in Florida along with Peter Dunbar in 2019. Previously, he served in the Florida Senate and was President of the Florida Senate from 2010 to 2012. He also served in the Florida House of Representatives from 2000 to 2003.
Maggie Goodlander
New to Congress, Democratic Rep. Maggie Goodlander won her first congressional seat in the 2nd District of New Hampshire with 53 percent of the vote. She is of Greek origin and comes from the Tamposi family, a family with extensive experience in politics. Goodlander graduated from Yale College in 2009. She worked as a senior foreign policy advisor for U.S. Senators Joe Lieberman and John McCain.
