Greece’s New Democracy names six female candidates for 2027 elections
Greece’s ruling New Democracy party has announced six female candidates for the 2027 parliamentary elections, including journalist Elena Sokou, who will run in the Evros electoral constituency, according to a party announcement reported by Greek newspaper Empros on 19 October 2026.
The nominations were approved by Greek Prime Minister and New Democracy leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis. Sokou serves as coordinator of the prime minister’s office in northern Greece.
The six candidates have been selected for constituencies across the country, covering eastern Attica, Meriç (Evros), Piraeus, Thessaloniki, Pieria and the southern sector of Athens.
SIX CANDIDATES ANNOUNCED
The candidates and their constituencies are:
Eastern Attica A: Vicky Kavallari, lawyer and Attica regional councillor.
Meriç (Evros): Elena Sokou, journalist and coordinator of the prime minister’s office in northern Greece.
Piraeus B: Argyro Tragaki, public-sector employee.
Thessaloniki A: Menia Kalou, tax accountant and deputy mayor of Kordelio-Evosmos.
Pieria: Anna Tzika, civil engineer and Pieria regional councillor.
Athens South B3: Elena Florou, lawyer.
The announcement comes ahead of Greece’s next parliamentary elections, scheduled for 2027. The latest nominations identify the party’s prospective candidates in the six constituencies, although the announcement alone does not determine the overall electoral outcome.
