Aristotle

Ari

Eliopoulos

For Congress — NJ CD 8
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Real Leadership.
Stronger Future.

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Why I'm Running

I am running for Congress because I believe working class families deserve a voice. As the son of immigrants, raised in Jersey City by parents who owned a small business, I learned the value of hard work, faith, family, and community. My Greek heritage, Pontian roots, and commitment to public service shaped who I am. As a teacher and union representative, I have seen the challenges families face every day—from underfunded classrooms and rising costs to barriers facing children with special needs.

Washington doesn't need more career politicians. It needs people who understand the struggles of everyday families and are ready to fight for practical solutions that improve lives.

Faith. Family. Doing the right thing.

A New Generation of Leadership for NJ-08.

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Aristotle 'Ari' Eliopoulos — Candidate for NJ 8th Congressional District
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Meet Ari

A Fresh Voice for
New Jersey CD 8

Aristotle Ari Eliopoulos NJ Congressional Candidate
NJ 8th
Congressional
District
Candidate

A Little About Me

I was born and raised in Jersey City, where my parents worked tirelessly as local small business owners to build a better life for our family. As the son of immigrants, I grew up watching their sacrifices, determination, and commitment to serving our community. Those lessons shaped my understanding of hard work, responsibility, and the importance of giving back.

"I'm running for Congress because our community deserves a representative who actually shows up, listens, and delivers — not one who plays politics while families struggle."

I was fortunate to be raised in a vibrant downtown neighborhood community that felt like an extended family. Through local traditions and lifelong friendships, I learned the value of service, respect for others, and pride in where I come from. My Greek heritage especially instilled in me a deep appreciation for resilience, perseverance, and the importance of preserving our history and identity for future generations in our society.

Just as important was my upbringing in the Greek Orthodox Church, where regular attendance and involvement in parish life helped shape my character and values. The faith, compassion, and sense of community I experienced there continue to guide me today as a husband, father, educator, union representative, and community advocate. The lessons I learned from my family, my faith, and my heritage remain at the heart of who I am and why I am committed to serving others — and most importantly, doing the right thing.

Ari's Platform
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Focused on What Matters

Ari's Top Priorities for
Improving NJ CD 8

As a teacher, I have seen firsthand where our education system succeeds and where it fails.

  • Increase federal support for public schools
  • Restore classroom discipline and empower teachers
  • Expand career and technical education programs
  • Strengthen apprenticeship and trade pathways
  • Reduce/eliminate unnecessary standardized testing
  • Improve school safety and mental health resources
  • Support parental involvement in education

Every child deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential.

  • Expand access to early intervention services
  • Increase funding for special education programs
  • Improve access to speech, occupational, and behavioral therapies
  • Support transition-to-work programs for young adults with disabilities
  • Reduce wait times for disability services
  • Strengthen protections under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

Families are struggling with rising costs.

  • Cut taxes for working and middle-class families
  • Expand the Child Tax Credit
  • Fight inflation through responsible budgeting
  • Reduce healthcare and prescription drug costs
  • Eliminate wasteful government spending

Hudson County families deserve a chance to stay in the communities they helped build.

  • Encourage construction of workforce and affordable housing
  • Provide incentives for first-time homebuyers
  • Expand housing opportunities near transit hubs
  • Protect seniors from being priced out of their neighborhoods
  • Crack down on predatory corporate housing speculation

America grows when working families succeed.

  • Support union workers and collective bargaining
  • Expand apprenticeships and skilled trades
  • Bring manufacturing jobs back to America
  • Invest in infrastructure and transportation
  • Cut unnecessary regulations on small businesses
  • Promote entrepreneurship and local economic development

As the son of local business owners, I understand the sacrifices entrepreneurs make.

  • Simplify tax compliance
  • Expand access to low-interest business loans
  • Reduce bureaucratic burdens
  • Support Main Street businesses over corporate monopolies
  • Encourage local hiring and workforce development

Every family deserves to feel safe.

  • Support law enforcement while increasing accountability
  • Target violent crime and repeat offenders
  • Strengthen anti-gang and anti-drug initiatives
  • Invest in community policing
  • Improve resources for first responders

Healthcare should be affordable and accessible.

  • Lower prescription drug costs
  • Expand access to primary and preventive care
  • Improve mental health services
  • Increase support for caregivers
  • Protect Medicare and Social Security
  • Hold healthcare insurance providers accountable to maintain lower premiums

America is a nation of laws and a nation of immigrants.

  • Modernize the immigration system
  • Reduce visa and citizenship processing delays
  • Support legal immigration pathways
  • Crack down on human trafficking and cartel activity

Strong communities are built on strong families.

  • Support faith-based and community organizations
  • Combat suicide, addiction, and social isolation
  • Promote volunteerism and civic engagement
  • Expand youth mentorship opportunities
  • Protect religious liberty

Our veterans have earned more than our gratitude.

  • Improve VA healthcare access
  • Reduce delays in benefits processing
  • Expand mental health resources
  • Strengthen employment opportunities for veterans

America must remain strong, respected, and principled.

  • Support America's allies and strategic partnerships
  • Strengthen the relationship between the United States and Greece
  • Defend democracy, human rights, and religious freedom
  • Support stability and security in the Eastern Mediterranean
  • Maintain a strong national defense
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