New York's 7th Congressional District: Map, Representative, Demographics
Counties in this district
- Kings County
- Queens County
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Nydia M. Velázquez
Democrat
Representative since Jan 5, 1993
Raised $180,257 · Cash on hand $81,124 (2026 cycle) · FEC filing ↗ · Through Jun 30, 2026
How Nydia M. Velázquez 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 | Not Voting | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nydia M. VelazquezWinner | D | 119,473 | 80.56% |
| Juan Pagan | R | 28,597 | 19.28% |
| Write-ins | 234 | 0.16% |
2020 general election
Held under different district lines
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nydia M. VelazquezWinner | D | 191,073 | 84.75% |
| Brian W. Kelly | R | 32,520 | 14.42% |
| Gilbert Midonnet | LIB | 1,522 | 0.68% |
| Write-ins | 338 | 0.15% |
Demographics
| Measure | This district | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 777,946 | 19,867,248 | 340,110,990 |
| Median age (years) | 34.2 | 40.1 | 39.2 |
| Median household income | $92,194 | $85,820 | $81,604 |
| Below poverty level | 19.0% | 14.0% | 12.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 47.6% | 41.2% | 36.8% |
| Race and ethnicity | |||
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 33.5% | 20.2% | 20.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino | |||
| White alone | 39.6% | 51.9% | 56.3% |
| Black or African American alone | 9.4% | 13.2% | 11.7% |
| Asian alone | 12.2% | 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 | 5.4% | 5.2% | 5.8% |
| Foreign-born | 32.3% | 23.3% | 14.8% |
| Veterans (civilian adults 18+) | 1.3% | 3.5% | 5.9% |
Census estimates. American Community Survey 2024 1-year, Data Profile ↗