Eleni Kounalakis
Eleni Kounalakis is a California politician and businesswoman currently serving as the Lieutenant Governor of California. She made history as the first woman to hold this position after being elected in 2018. Prior to her political career, Kounalakis was a prominent business leader in real estate and served as the U.S. Ambassador to Hungary under President Obama. Known for her advocacy on issues such as climate change, housing affordability, and women's rights, Kounalakis has positioned herself as a key figure in California's Democratic leadership.
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Eleni Kounalakis decided not to run for governor of California and will instead seek the position of state treasurer in 2026.
Εντός και Εκτός: Μητσοτάκης και Ρούμπιο για τη Λιβύη
Greece· 2025-08-09
Eleni Kounalakis is the state’s lieutenant governor and close friends with Harris.
Kamala Harris announces she will not run for governor of California – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-07-30
The announcement reconfigures the 2026 Democratic primary field, potentially clearing the way for candidates like Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis.
Kamala Harris won't run for California governor in 2026 after Trump loss
United States· 2025-07-30
Lt. Gov Eleni Kounalakis highlighted the contributions of California’s undocumented immigrants to the economy.
How ICE raids turned parts of Los Angeles into ghost townsUnited States· 2025-07-04
California Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis praised the #NoKings movement as a righteous stand for democracy.
Democratic Party organizing #NoKings protests in 19 states, data showsUnited States· 2025-06-14
The Greek-American lieutenant governor of California analyzes the strategy of tension of the American president.
Διαβάστε στην «Καθημερινή της Κυριακής»Greece· 2025-06-14
California's Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis announced that the state would file a lawsuit against Trump's administration.
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Slovenia· 2025-06-09
Eleni Kounalakis indicated that California might file a lawsuit against Trump for mobilizing the National Guard.
Manifestantes entram em confronto com a polícia em 3° dia de protestos pró-imigração em Los Angeles
Brazil· 2025-06-09
Eleni Kounalakis is the Lt. Gov. of California and a candidate for the gubernatorial race.
Steve Hilton launches campaign for California governorUnited States· 2025-04-21One of those candidates who would likely drop their bid is California Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis, a close friend and ally of the former vice president.
Kamala Harris stays in the game as the former VP mulls next step: Washington or Sacramento?United States· 2025-04-11
Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis is expected to drop out of the race if Kamala Harris enters it.
Sidelined and still processing her defeat, Kamala Harris looks for a way back in
New Zealand· 2025-04-11
Among the more than half-dozen Democratic Party candidates already running for governor are Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis.
Kamala Harris reveals timetable for making major political decision in deep blue stateUnited States· 2025-03-07
Eleni Kounalakis, the Lt. Gov. of California, is a candidate for governor and a Harris ally.
California sheriff and Trump supporter launches GOP bid to succeed Gov. NewsomUnited States· 2025-02-17Eleni Kounalakis is the Lt. Gov. of California and a Harris ally.
Top Trump official teases 2026 bid for California governor if Harris jumps in raceUnited States· 2025-02-14