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Eleni Kounalakis | |
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 Kounalakis in 2021 | |
| 50th Lieutenant Governor of California | |
| Assumed office January 7, 2019 | |
| Governor | Gavin Newsom |
| Preceded by | Gavin Newsom |
| United States Ambassador to Hungary | |
| In office January 11, 2010 – July 20, 2013 | |
| President | Barack Obama |
| Preceded by | April H. Foley |
| Succeeded by | Colleen Bell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Eleni Tsakopoulos March 3, 1966 Sacramento, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | Angelo Tsakopoulos (father) George Tsakopoulos (uncle) George Demos (brother-in-law) |
| Education | Dartmouth College (BA) University of California, Berkeley (MBA) |
| Signature |  |
| Website | Government website |
Eleni Kounalakis[a] (née Tsakopoulos;[b] born March 3, 1966) is an American politician, businesswoman, and diplomat who is the 50th lieutenant governor of California, elected in 2018. A Democrat, she is the first woman elected to the office[c] and was United States Ambassador to Hungary from 2010 to 2013.
In 2019, Kounalakis became lieutenant governor of California, after winning the 2018 election.
On April 24, 2023, Kounalakis announced her candidacy for governor of California in the 2026 California gubernatorial election.[1][2]
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- ^ "Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis announces early bid in 2026 California governor's race". Los Angeles Times. April 24, 2023. Retrieved December 1, 2023.
- ^ "Eleni Kounalakis first to launch campaign for California governor in 2026". POLITICO. April 24, 2023. Retrieved December 1, 2023.
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