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Eleni Kounalakis

D · California · 2026

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TreasurerCalifornia · 2026
Top priorities
  • Use public finance to support housing and infrastructure
  • Invest in clean energy and long-term state resilience
  • Manage public money with transparency and fiscal responsibility

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Biography

Eleni Kounalakis is California's lieutenant governor, a former U.S. ambassador to Hungary, and a Democratic candidate for state treasurer. Her campaign connects public finance experience with housing, clean energy, infrastructure, and responsible investment.

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