Florida Republican representatives Bilirakis, Haridopolos, and Patronis re-elected

Three Republican representatives of Greek descent in Florida have secured re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives in the midterm elections held on November 3.

Gus Bilirakis won re-election in Florida’s 12th District, securing a term in the federal Congress where he has served continuously since January 2007. He received 52.8% of the vote, defeating Democratic opponent Kimberly Overman, who garnered 45.9%.

Mike Haridopolos secured his second consecutive term in Florida’s 8th District. With 94% of the votes counted, he received 53.2% compared to 46.8% for Democrat Jennifer Jenkins.

Jimmy Patronis won his first full two-year term in Florida’s 1st District. He obtained 60.4% of the vote, defeating Democrat Gay Valimont, who received 37.8%.