New York's 5th Congressional District: Map, Representative, Demographics
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Gregory W. Meeks
Democrat
Representative since Jan 7, 1997
Raised $1,744,888 · Cash on hand $2,010,350 (2026 cycle) · FEC filing ↗ · Through Jun 30, 2026
How Gregory W. Meeks voted
| Date | Measure | Position | Chamber result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/16/26 | House On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Suspension of the rulesA fast-track House procedure, usually for measures expected to have broad support. Debate is limited to 40 minutes, no amendments can be offered, and it needs a two-thirds vote of members voting — not a simple majority. A yes vote passes the bill.Rules of the House, Rule XV, clause 1 ↗ Passage | Yea | Passed |
| 9/16/26 | House On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Suspension of the rulesA fast-track House procedure, usually for measures expected to have broad support. Debate is limited to 40 minutes, no amendments can be offered, and it needs a two-thirds vote of members voting — not a simple majority. A yes vote passes the bill. “As amended” means changes written into the motion itself are included.Rules of the House, Rule XV, clause 1 ↗ Passage | Yea | Passed |
| 9/16/26 | House On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Suspension of the rulesA fast-track House procedure, usually for measures expected to have broad support. Debate is limited to 40 minutes, no amendments can be offered, and it needs a two-thirds vote of members voting — not a simple majority. A yes vote passes the bill. “As amended” means changes written into the motion itself are included.Rules of the House, Rule XV, clause 1 ↗ Passage | Yea | Passed |
| 9/16/26 | House On Passage PassageThe vote on whether this chamber approves the measure — usually by a simple majority of those voting. It becomes law only once both chambers pass the same text and the president signs it, or Congress overrides a veto.House: The Legislative Process ↗ Passage | Nay | Passed |
| 9/16/26 | House On Passage PassageThe vote on whether this chamber approves the measure — usually by a simple majority of those voting. It becomes law only once both chambers pass the same text and the president signs it, or Congress overrides a veto.House: The Legislative Process ↗ Passage | Nay | Passed |
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2026 elections
Election day is Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
Past results
2022 general election
Held under different district lines
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gregory W. MeeksWinner | D | 104,396 | 75.11% |
| Paul King | R | 34,407 | 24.76% |
| Write-ins | 184 | 0.13% |
2020 general election
Held under different district lines
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gregory W. MeeksWinner | D | 229,125 | 99.33% |
| Write-ins | 1,554 | 0.67% |
Demographics
| Measure | This district | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 766,680 | 19,867,248 | 340,110,990 |
| Median age (years) | 41.6 | 40.1 | 39.2 |
| Median household income | $82,463 | $85,820 | $81,604 |
| Below poverty level | 14.1% | 14.0% | 12.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 29.7% | 41.2% | 36.8% |
| Race and ethnicity | |||
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 22.3% | 20.2% | 20.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino | |||
| White alone | 13.0% | 51.9% | 56.3% |
| Black or African American alone | 39.6% | 13.2% | 11.7% |
| Asian alone | 13.9% | 9.4% | 6.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, Some Other Race alone, Two or More Races | 11.1% | 5.2% | 5.8% |
| Foreign-born | 43.7% | 23.3% | 14.8% |
| Veterans (civilian adults 18+) | 2.6% | 3.5% | 5.9% |
Census estimates. American Community Survey 2024 1-year, Data Profile ↗