Greek-American voice strengthened in US House of Representatives

Six Greek-Americans have been elected to the US House of Representatives in Tuesday's presidential election, evenly representing the Democratic and Republican parties and strengthening the community's voice in Congress by one. 

Here are their names and some of their key positions on US-Greece and US-Turkey relations.

Chris Pappas, Democrat, New Hampshire

Democrat Chris Pappas has been reelected for the fourth time, achieving a clear victory over his Republican opponent, Russell Prescott, in New Hampshire's 1st District. He is also active in matters concerning Greece's national issues. In a past interview with Kathimerini, the 43-year-old accused Turkey of "doing everything possible to weaken NATO's solidarity and security." "I don't believe enough of my colleagues fully appreciate the threat Turkey's actions and rhetoric toward Greece pose and the potential...

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