Grace Meng
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in New York
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NOV 7, 2026
General Election
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Grace Meng is trading at 98% to win the NY-06 House winner? on prediction markets.
Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleU.S. Representative
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
Age50 years old (Oct 1, 1975)
GenderFemale
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LocationNew York
BackgroundAttorney
EducationStuyvesant High School (1993)
Notable personal detailsGrace Meng is an American lawyer and politician who has represented New York’s 6th Congressional District (Queens) in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2013. Before Congress, she served in the New York State Assembly (2009–2012). She graduated from Stuyvesant High School, earned an A.B. from the University of Michigan, and a J.D. from Yeshiva University.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
Grace Meng has supported tax relief measures and voted in favor of major federal tax cuts. She has publicly praised tax breaks aimed at commuters and small businesses. These actions indicate a tendency to favor tax reductions and targeted tax relief rather than tax increases on higher earners or large-scale redistribution.
Healthcare
The candidate has cosponsored Medicare for All legislation and is listed as a member of the Medicare for All Congressional Caucus, indicating support for a single‑payer/Medicare for All approach to health care coverage.
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Immigration & Border
Supports expanding legal supports and integration for immigrants and refugees (including establishing a National Office of New Americans and measures to reduce obstacles to citizenship) and has sponsored legislation to protect children in immigration detention; does not advocate abolishing immigration enforcement agencies.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate supports broad reproductive rights and access to abortion care and opposes restrictions that roll back those rights. She is an active member and leader within congressional pro-choice/Reproductive Freedom groups and has publicly criticized the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Her record and public statements indicate support for protecting and expanding abortion access.
Climate & Energy
Supports ambitious climate action including the Green New Deal, federal investments in clean energy and workforce development, and legislation to reduce carbon pollution and expand clean energy. Has high ratings from environmental groups and has voted for major climate legislation.
Public Safety & Guns
Grace Meng supports federal measures to reduce gun violence, including restricting distribution of 3D-printed firearm blueprints and participating in congressional gun-violence prevention efforts. She has cosponsored legislation targeting untraceable/3D-printed guns and has supported funding for local gun-violence prevention programs.
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