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Eleni Kounalakis

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Eleni Kounalakis

@EleniForCA

CA Lt. Governor. Wife & Mom. Businesswoman & former U.S. Ambassador to Hungary. Advocate for students, women & protecting our planet.

California, USA

Joined March 2014

Eleni Kounalakis
@EleniForCA
Oct 26, 2024
I served as US Ambassador in Hungary during Viktor Orbán’s crackdown on freedom of the press. But the independence of the Hungarian press was only truly extinguished when news outlets began “self-censorship” to avoid political reprisal. Democracy dies in darkness.
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Eleni Kounalakis
@EleniForCA
Aug 11, 2024
Welcome back to the Bay, Madam VP! @KamalaHarris
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Eleni Kounalakis
@EleniForCA
Feb 13, 2020
I am so proud to endorse @PeteButtigieg to be the next president of the United States. He stands for everything I believe in. He's smart, he's young and energetic, and as a Navy veteran he knows what American power is and what it needs to be again. Please join me! #TeamPete
Joe Garofoli
@joegarofoli
Feb 13, 2020
.⁦⁦@PeteButtigieg⁩ endorsed by No.2 official in California — Lt. Gov. ⁦@EleniForCA⁩ sfchronicle.com/politics/artic…
Eleni Kounalakis
@EleniForCA
Aug 1, 2020
Elected officials, labor leaders & businesspeople from every corner of CA are on #TeamKamala. She's the highest ranking black woman in US politics, which is a testament to her extraordinary capabilities & dedication to her work. She’s also made close, loyal friends along the way.
Kathleen Ronayne
@kronayne
Jul 31, 2020
NEW: California Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis organized a call between CA electeds & labor leaders and Biden's vetting team this week to push back against the idea that Harris lacks support in her home state or wouldn't be a loyal partner
Eleni Kounalakis
@EleniForCA
Apr 25, 2022
Thank you Dasha Navalny for coming to San Francisco to spread the word about your heroic father, Alexey Navalny. I encourage everyone to see the incredible documentary – Navalny, which I had the opportunity to see this weekend.
Eleni Kounalakis
@EleniForCA
Sep 29, 2020
Our hearts go out to the Armenian community as violence escalates in Artsakh. The U.S. must engage immediately to deescalate this crisis.
Eleni Kounalakis
@EleniForCA
Feb 18, 2020
.@HRC finds that LGBTQ+ youth make up to 40% of unaccompanied homeless youth.@PeteButtigieg just released his housing plan, including $1B increase in investments for a trauma-informed crisis response system—lifesaving for homeless LGBTQ+ youth. Full plan: p4a.us/housing
Eleni Kounalakis
@EleniForCA
Apr 24, 2023
Today I'm launching my campaign to become the next Governor of the great state of CA. My family & I owe everything to our state. I will fight fiercely to make sure EVERY Californian has the chance to walk the path of the CA dream just like I have. Join us eleniforca.com
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Eleni Kounalakis
@EleniForCA
Feb 23, 2020
What an incredible speech. What an incredible candidate @PeteButtigieg.
Pete Buttigieg
@PeteButtigieg
Feb 23, 2020
To the students, veterans, culinary workers, DREAMers, and those wondering whether this country will ever be their own: this is your campaign. We've built a movement around a new kind of politics with nearly 1 million supporters, and this is just the start.
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Eleni Kounalakis
@EleniForCA
Feb 14, 2020
I visited all 58 counties of CA talking to voters during my campaign. I understand the power of those interactions. @PeteButtigieg’s success in Iowa and NH came from convincing voters he’s the right candidate to defeat Trump. Proud to be on #TeamPete
CNN News Central
@NewsCentralCNN
Feb 14, 2020
California Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis says Pete Buttigieg’s performance in Iowa and New Hampshire showed her he could win her state: “If you can convince voters on the ground that you're the one, chances are you're going to be able to take it all the way.” cnn.it/2Hlrn3G
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Eleni Kounalakis
@EleniForCA
Mar 31, 2022
I am humbled to step in as Acting Governor today & be part of history as the first woman in California to sign a bill into law. I remain more determined than ever to ensure that while I may be the first to do so, I will certainly not be the last.
Eleni Kounalakis
@EleniForCA
Feb 15, 2020
Sacramento showed up for @PeteButtigieg! What an honor to welcome the next president to my home town!
Eleni Kounalakis
@EleniForCA
Feb 15, 2020
We’re ready for you, @PeteButtigieg!! #TeamPete
Eleni Kounalakis
@EleniForCA
Oct 20, 2019
I have learned so much from this incredible, fearless woman. She’s been my boss, mentor, supporter, and inspiration. Welcome back to California, @HillaryClinton! #GutsyWomen