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Official portrait, 2020

Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 11th district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 3, 2021
Preceded by	Max Rose
Member of the New York State Assembly
In office January 1, 2011 – January 1, 2021
Preceded by	Janele Hyer-Spencer
Succeeded by	Michael Tannousis
Constituency	60th district (2011–2012) 64th district (2013–2021)

Personal details
Born	(1980-11-11) November 11, 1980 (age 44) New York City, New York, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Education	Seton Hall University (BA) Wagner College (MBA)
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Nicole Malliotakis (pronounced MAL-ee-ə-TAH-kiss; born November 11, 1980) is an American politician. She works as a U.S. representative for New York's 11th congressional district since 2021. This district includes Staten Island and parts of southern Brooklyn.

Malliotakis is the only Republican who represents any part of New York City in the U.S. Congress. She is also one of five female Republican elected officials in New York City. In 2020, she won against the person who held the seat before her, Max Rose. She also ran for mayor of New York City in 2017 but lost to Bill de Blasio.

Early Life and Education

Nicole Malliotakis was born in Manhattan, New York City, on November 11, 1980. When she was two years old, her family moved to Staten Island. She grew up in Great Kills. Her parents came to the U.S. from other countries. Her father is from Greece, and her mother is from Cuba. Her mother left Cuba in 1959 after Fidel Castro came to power. Nicole was raised in the Greek Orthodox faith.

She went to New Dorp High School on Staten Island. In her last year, she was elected class president. After high school, she earned a bachelor's degree in communications from Seton Hall University. Later, she received a master's degree in business from Wagner College.

Early Political Career

Before becoming an elected official, Malliotakis worked for different politicians. From 2003 to 2004, she was a community helper for former State Senator John J. Marchi. From 2004 to 2006, she worked for former governor George Pataki.

She also worked for Consolidated Edison Company of New York. There, she managed public relations and worked on state energy policy. In 2015, Senator Marco Rubio chose Malliotakis to lead his 2016 presidential campaign in New York State.

New York State Assembly

Malliotakis in 2012

In 2010, Nicole Malliotakis won an election to represent the 60th District in the New York State Assembly. She defeated the Democratic person who held the seat, Janele Hyer-Spencer. Malliotakis won by 10 percentage points.

When she was elected, she became the first Greek-American woman and the first Cuban-American woman elected to office in New York State. She was also the first person of Hispanic background elected from Staten Island. She was one of only two Republicans from New York City serving in the Assembly.

In 2011, Malliotakis supported a lawsuit against the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. She argued that recent toll increases were against the law. She also successfully asked the Port Authority to share a study about how the toll increases affected businesses.

Malliotakis was reelected in 2012 with 61% of the votes. She won again in 2014 with 73% of the votes. She focused on elder rights during her time in the Assembly. She helped keep a senior center in Staten Island from closing.

She also held meetings about the MTA Payroll Mobility Tax. She said it negatively affected small businesses and nonprofit organizations. Later, the New York state legislature changed some of these tax rules.

2017 New York City Mayoral Campaign

Mayoral campaign logo

On April 25, 2017, Malliotakis announced she would run for mayor of New York City. She became the Republican candidate without anyone running against her after another candidate dropped out. On November 7, 2017, she lost the election to the current mayor, Bill de Blasio. She received 28% of the votes, while de Blasio received 66%. However, she won 70% of the votes in Staten Island.

U.S. House of Representatives

Elections

2020 Election

In 2020, Malliotakis ran for the New York's 11th congressional district seat. She ran against the person who held the seat, Democrat Max Rose. Her state assembly district covered a large part of this congressional district.

This race was seen as the only close House race in New York City. The 11th district is known for being more conservative than other districts in New York City. Republicans have often done well in this district.

Malliotakis supported Donald Trump in the 2020 presidential election. Trump also supported her campaign. She won the election on November 3, 2020, with 53% of the votes. Max Rose conceded on November 12. Trump also won the district with 54.8% of the votes, which helped Malliotakis.

2022 Election

In 2022, Malliotakis ran for her second term. She again faced Max Rose. She won the election with 62% of the votes, and Rose conceded shortly after.

2024 Election

In 2024, Nicole Malliotakis was re-elected for her third term. She won against Democratic challenger Andrea Morse. Malliotakis received 64% of the votes, securing a clear victory.

Time in Office

In January 2021, Malliotakis was chosen for important roles. She became the Assistant Minority Whip for the Republican group in the House. She also joined the House Committees on Foreign Affairs and Transportation & Infrastructure. She was also part of the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus.

On February 4, 2021, Malliotakis voted with other Republicans and all Democrats to remove Marjorie Taylor Greene from her committee roles. Malliotakis said Greene's comments were "extraordinarily offensive."

On November 5, 2021, Malliotakis was one of 13 Republicans who voted for the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. This bill, which focused on improving roads and bridges, passed the House.

In January 2023, Malliotakis was chosen to serve on the United States House Committee on Ways and Means. This is a very important committee that deals with taxes. She is the only House member from New York City on this committee.

Committee Assignments

House Committee on Ways and Means
- Subcommittee on Tax
- Subcommittee on Oversight
House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis
Assistant Whip for the House Republican Conference

Groups She Belongs To

Malliotakis is a member of several groups in Congress, including:

Climate Solutions Caucus
Congressional Western Caucus
Conservative Climate Caucus
Republican Governance Group
Republican Study Committee
Republican Main Street Partnership
Rare Disease Caucus
Congressional Hellenic Caucus
Congressional Hellenic Israel Alliance Caucus
Republican Israel Caucus
US-Lebanon Friendship Caucus
Congressional Zoo and Aquarium Caucus
Law Enforcement Caucus
Armenian Caucus
SALT Caucus
Congressional Taiwan Caucus
Congressional Egypt Caucus
Congressional Cigar Caucus
Friends of Ireland Caucus
Congressional Hispanic Conference Caucus

Political Views

Malliotakis is known for her conservative views. The American Conservative Union, a group that supports conservative ideas, gave her a high score for her voting record. She is part of a group called the Freedom Force, which aims to oppose very progressive Democrats.

COVID-19

Malliotakis voted against the American Rescue Plan in 2021. This plan provided money to help with the effects of COVID-19. However, after it passed, she mentioned parts of the law as achievements.

Donald Trump

Malliotakis voted for Donald Trump in the 2016 presidential election. In 2020, she again supported and voted for Trump.

After Joe Biden won the 2020 presidential election, Malliotakis did not immediately say Biden had won. She supported claims about election problems. On January 6, 2021, she voted to object to counting some electoral votes. On January 13, she voted against impeaching Trump. She supported Trump again in 2024.

Gun Policy

Malliotakis generally opposes strict gun control laws. Groups that support gun ownership have given her high ratings for her voting record.

Health Care

She has criticized the Affordable Care Act, saying it makes things difficult for businesses.

Immigration

Malliotakis has often called for more security at the border between the United States and Mexico. She does not support New York City being a "sanctuary city" for undocumented immigrants. When she was in the State Assembly, she was against New York State giving driver's licenses to undocumented immigrants.

Infrastructure

On November 5, 2021, Malliotakis was one of 13 House Republicans who voted with most Democrats to pass the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. This bill was for $1.2 trillion to improve infrastructure.

LGBTQ+ Rights

Malliotakis once opposed same-sex marriage. However, she later said she regretted that position. She has since voted to support adoptions by same-sex parents. She also voted to protect inheritance rights for married same-sex couples.

She voted against the Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act in New York State. This law bans discrimination based on gender expression. She also voted against the Equality Act.

On July 19, 2022, Malliotakis voted for the Respect for Marriage Act. This law protects the right to same-sex marriage across the country. She said she had attended two weddings of same-sex couples. She believes they deserve equal protection under the law. She was endorsed by the Log Cabin Republicans, a group of Republicans who support LGBTQ+ rights.

New York Policy

Malliotakis has been against "congestion pricing" in busy parts of Manhattan. This plan would charge drivers to enter certain areas. She has also opposed raising fees on plastic bags in New York. She supports reducing bridge tolls. She has suggested a plan to lower property taxes for seniors.

Personal Life

Nicole Malliotakis speaks English and Spanish very well. She also knows some Greek. She was baptized in the Greek Orthodox Church.