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Michael Tannousis

Summary

Michael Tannousis (born December 8, 1983) is an American attorney and politician who is a member of the New York State Assembly from the 64th district. He was elected in 2020 to a term which began on January 1, 2021.

Michael Tannousis
Member of the New York State Assembly
from the 64th district
Assumed office
January 1, 2021
Preceded byNicole Malliotakis
Personal details
Born (1983-12-08) December 8, 1983 (age 40)
Staten Island, New York, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Residence(s)Staten Island, New York, U.S.
EducationBinghamton University (BA)
Pace University (JD)
Signature
WebsiteCampaign website
Official website

Early life and education edit

Tannousis was born and raised on Staten Island, the son of immigrants from Cyprus.[1] Tannousis attended Monsignor Farrell High School, then earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from Binghamton University and a Juris Doctor from the Pace University School of Law.[2]

Career edit

After law school, Tannousis worked as a prosecutor in Staten Island and The Bronx. He also served as a counselor to City Councilman Joe Borelli.[3] After Nicole Malliotakis announced that she would not seek re-election to the New York State Assembly and instead run for the United States House of Representatives, Tannousis declared his candidacy to succeed her. Tannousis defeated Marko Kepi in the Republican primary and Democratic nominee Brandon Patterson in the November general election.[4][5]

References edit

  1. ^ Staff (2020-04-05). "NYS Assembly Candidate Michael Tannousis Speaks to TNH". The National Herald. Retrieved 2020-12-09.
  2. ^ "Meet Mike". Mike Tannousis for State Assembly. Retrieved 2020-12-09.
  3. ^ Staff (2020-11-01). "We endorse Michael Tannousis for the 64th District State Assembly seat (editorial)". Staten Island Advance. Retrieved 2020-12-09.
  4. ^ "Michael Tannousis". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2020-12-09.
  5. ^ DeJesus, Jaime (2020-11-04). "Tannousis wins bid to succeed Malliotakis in Assembly". Brooklyn Eagle. Retrieved 2020-12-09.