The countdown to the New South Wales state election is underway. Elections take place on 23 March, and Coalition and Labor are deadlocked at 50-50 on a two-party preferred basis according to polls.

NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian will face her first battle.

Neos Kosmos has found some of the Greek Australian candidates vying for seats.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

*Capsis George (Miranda. Christian Democratic Party-Fred Nile Group).
*Collaros Paul (Rockdale. Animal Justice Party).
*Cotsis Sophie (Canterbury. Labor).
*Douskou Fiona (Sydney.The Small Business Party).
*Georgis Sam (Fairfield. Christian Democratic Party-Fred Nile Group).
*Gulaptis Christopher (Clarence. The Nationals).
*Makris Andrea ( Summeri Hill. Keep Sydney Open).
*Petinos Eleni Marie (Miranda. Liberals).
*Zaharias Lilith Medea (Wakehurst. The Greens)

SENATE

*Demas Andrew
*Gavriel Jason (Flux)
*Gerantonis Paul
*Koliadis Kyriakos
*Kyriakou Ikaros
*Preketes Helen (The Small Business Party)
*Tsolakis James Anthony (The Small Business Party)
*Tzemopoulos John
*Vithoulkas Angela (The Small Business Party)
*Yiannoukas Stavros (The Small Business Party)

Source: neoskosmos.com

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