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Gus Michael Bilirakis (Born: February 8, 1963), was first elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 1998. He is currently the Republican frontrunner in the race for the state's Ninth Congressional District (map) to replace his father, Mike Bilirakis, who decided not to run for re-election after 23 years of service in Congress.

Gus Bilirakis grew up in Tarpon Springs, Fl., as the second-generation son of Greek immigrants who eventually settled in the area. He has a thriving Tampa Bay area law practice specializing in probate and estate planning to help seniors prepare for their future. According to his campaign web site, Bilirakis is a fiscal conservative who cares deeply about his community and shares his father's profound sense of pride in public service.

Early Life

Gus Bilirakis's grandfather opened a bakery on Pinellas Avenue in Tarpon Springs. At a very early age, Bilirakis began working at the family bakery, which is where he developed his work ethic and his strong sense of community and service. He caught the political bug in second grade when he helped install campaign signs in the neighborhood for a Greek who was running for Governor. In fact, Bilirakis is the one who convinced his father to run for Congress. Bilirakis attended Tampa Bay area public schools and continued to work in his grandfather's bakery while growing up.

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