Following the 2018 elections, we have a number of new and returning Greek-American elected officials. Our most notable Californian, Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis of Sacramento, who is both the first female and first Greek-American Lt. Governor the state of California has ever seen. Whether on the national level or on the state level, it is important to support the presence of Greek-American officials. Not only do these individuals most likely share our Hellenic values, but more importantly, they can communicate those values to their fellow elected officials and increase the philhellenes advocating for our issues.
Greek-Americans in Congress
Greek-American Elected Officials
Here is a list of elected officials of Hellenic background currently serving:
State Assembly
Notable Philhellenes in Congress
Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ): Ardent supporter of Hellenism, who most recently co-authored many pro-Hellenic bills, including S.1102-The Eastern Mediterranean Security and Energy Partnership Act
Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL): Co-author of S.1102-The Eastern Mediterranean Security and Energy Partnership Act
Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD)
Congressman David Cicilline (D-RI): Co-sponsor of HR 2913 – The Eastern Mediterranean Security and Energy Partnership Act
Congressman Ted Deutch (D-FL): Philhellene, who co-founded the Congressional Hellenic Israeli Alliance in 2013
Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney (D-NY): Philhellene, who co-founded the Congressional Hellenic Caucus in 1996.
Have we omitted a Greek-American elected official? Let us know!
