Quick Facts
Biography
Eleni Kavros DeGraw is an American politician serving as a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 17th district. Elected in November 2020, she assumed office on January 6, 2021.
Early life and education
Kavros DeGraw was born in Honolulu and raised in Alexandria, Virginia. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English, with a minor in technical writing, from James Madison University.
Career
Kavros DeGraw worked as a journalist and marketing writer. She first ran for office in 2018. In 2019, she was the campaign manager for Derek Slap. Kavros DeGraw was elected to the Connecticut House of Representatives in November 2020 and assumed office on January 6, 2021. Kavros DeGraw is the co-chair of the Planning and Development Committee. She was re-elected as state representative on November 8, 2022.
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Leslee Hill | 6,278 | 50.48% | -49.52% | |
| Democratic | Eleni Kavros DeGraw | 6,159 | 49.52% | +49.52% | |
| Total votes | 12,437 | 100.0% | |||
| Republican hold | |||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Eleni Kavros DeGraw | 7,832 | 51.83% | +2.31% | |
| Republican | Leslee Hill (incumbent) | 7,280 | 48.17% | -2.31% | |
| Total votes | 15,112 | 100.0% | |||
| Democratic gain from Republican | |||||