Incumbent
Gregory W. Meeks
Incumbent Democratic candidate for U.S. House in New York
$3.2K
NOV 7, 2026
General Election
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92.4%chance to win
$3.2KNOV 7, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleU.S. Representative
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyModerate Democrat
Age72 years old (Sep 25, 1953)
GenderMale
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LocationNew York
BackgroundAttorney
EducationB.A., History, Adelphi University (1975)
Notable personal detailsGregory Weldon Meeks is a U.S. Representative for New York’s 5th Congressional District, first elected in a February 3, 1998 special election. He previously served in the New York State Assembly (1992–1998) and worked as a lawyer and prosecutor in Queens County. Meeks earned a B.A. from Adelphi University and a J.D. from Howard University.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
Gregory W. Meeks supports public investment in affordable housing, transportation, public health, and childcare, and he has backed spending bills that reject cuts to essential public services. He also opposes tariffs that raise prices on American families and describes them as a tax on households and a drag on the economy.
Healthcare
Gregory W. Meeks supports protecting and expanding access to the Affordable Care Act, Medicare, and Medicaid. He describes healthcare as a human right and backs community health centers, hospital systems, mental health services, maternal care, and legislation that safeguards access to quality care for all Americans.
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Immigration & Border
Gregory W. Meeks supports a humane immigration system with expanded protections for immigrants and refugees, including asylum access, relief for TPS holders, and pathways to lawful status. He opposes detention-heavy enforcement approaches and argues for limiting the role of Border Patrol while treating asylum seekers with dignity.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Gregory W. Meeks has supported federal protections for abortion access and reproductive health care, including measures to protect the right to abortion, preserve access to contraception, and allow interstate travel for abortion care. He has also cosponsored legislation to limit restrictions on abortion services and to ensure affordable abortion coverage.
Climate & Energy
Supports comprehensive global action to address climate change and has backed federal spending that increases climate resilience. Also praised U.S. rejoining the Paris Climate Accords as a return to international climate leadership.
Endorsements
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