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Democrats won both chambers of Congress in the 2026 midterms. Their new majorities take office in January, strengthening oversight of Trump and giving the party control over Senate confirmations.

Greek-American candidates secured victories in state legislatures, statewide executive offices and judicial elections across the United States on Tuesday, November 3, with Democrats and Republicans alike winning important contests. The results included the election of new representatives, the return...

Greek-American Democrat Eleni Kounalakis secured election as California State Treasurer on Tuesday, November 3, defeating Republican Jennifer Hawks by a substantial margin and extending her political career after eight years as the state's lieutenant governor. Kounalakis received 4,832,848 votes, or...

Greek-American Democratic State Representative Steve Malagari secured a fifth consecutive term in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives on Tuesday, November 3, defeating fellow Greek-American Republican Yanni Lambros in the 53rd Legislative District of Montgomery County. The Associated Press declared Malagari...

Chris Pappas wins a Senate seat as five Greek-American House members secure reelection. The developing roundup also covers verified losses and reserves a section for Dina Titus.

Greek-American Democrat Alexi Giannoulias secured a second term as Illinois Secretary of State on Tuesday, November 3, defeating Republican challenger Diane Harris by a substantial margin, while simultaneously preparing for another major political contest: the Chicago mayoral election in...

Byron Donalds, Chris Pappas and Keisha Lance Bottoms are among the candidates who made history in the 2026 US midterm elections.

Greek-American Democratic Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander secured a second term in the US House of Representatives on Tuesday, November 3, defeating Republican challenger Lily Tang Williams in New Hampshire's 2nd Congressional District. The Associated Press declared Goodlander the winner at 11:05...

Nicole Malliotakis defeated Mike DeCillis to win a fourth House term representing Staten Island and southern Brooklyn.

Three Greek-American Republicans return to Congress from Florida, a state with Greek roots in Tarpon Springs, Miami, St. Augustine and beyond.

Jimmy Patronis won his Florida rematch with Gay Valimont, securing a full House term after entering Congress through a 2025 special election.

Greek-American Mike Haridopolos wins a second term in Congress, defeating Jennifer Jenkins in Florida’s redrawn 8th District.

Greek-American Chris Pappas wins New Hampshire’s U.S. Senate race, defeating John Sununu to succeed retiring Sen. Jeanne Shaheen.

Florida voters returned Greek-American Rep. Gus Bilirakis to Congress on Tuesday, Nov. 3, giving the Republican an 11th term after a challenge from Democrat Kimberly Overman in a redrawn district. Florida’s unofficial election returns showed Bilirakis receiving 149,740 votes, or...

President Donald Trump faces a critical test in Tuesday's November 3 midterm elections, with Democrats positioned to make substantial gains in the House of Representatives and Republicans fighting to preserve their Senate majority. For the president, retaining the upper...