New York's 25th Congressional District

New York's 25th Congressional District is represented by Joseph Morelle (Democrat), who has held the seat since 2018. Morelle has an overall VoteSee report card grade of D, voted in 98% of roll-call votes on bills this Congress, and votes with the Democratic majority 98% of the time. The district includes Rochester, Irondequoit, and Brighton. It takes in all or part of 2 counties, and 98% of residents live in Monroe County. About 771,000 people live in the district, and the median household income is $76,853.

Current Representative

Joseph Morelle (Democrat) has represented New York's 25th Congressional District since 2018.

VoteSee report card grade: D
Attendance in the 119th Congress: 98% of roll-call votes on bills
Votes with the Democrat majority: 98%

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2026 Election

U.S. House: New York 25th District

Winner: Joseph Morelle.

Incumbent Joseph Morelle is running for re-election. 2 candidates were on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot.

Joseph Morelle (Democratic), incumbent: raised $2.2M, $468K cash on hand; VoteSee report card D; 98% attendance; votes with the Democratic majority 98% of the time
Virginia McIntyre (Republican): raised $55K, $-11K cash on hand

Polls: No public polls

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District Demographics

Population: 771,484
Median household income: $76,853
Median age: 40
Median home value: $215,600
Bachelor's degree or higher: 41.8%

Source: American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, 119th Congress boundaries.

How Morelle Voted Recently

Yea on American Enrichment Deployment Act (Nov 9, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Nuclear REFUEL (Recycling Efficient Fuels Utilizing Expedited Licensing) Act (Nov 9, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Retire through Ownership Act (Sep 16, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Water Resources Development Act of 2026 (Sep 16, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Ratepayer Protection Act (Sep 16, 2026) — Passed

Breaks with the Democrat majority

No on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027 (Jul 15, 2026) — Failed
Nay on Sunshine Protection Act of 2025 (Jul 14, 2026) — Passed
Yea on No Aid for Ghost Students Act of 2026 (Jun 10, 2026) — Passed

Who Held This Seat Before

Members of Congress who previously represented New York's 25th Congressional District. District lines are redrawn after each census, so earlier members may have represented a different area under this number.

Louise Slaughter — Democrat (2013–2018)
Ann Marie Buerkle — Republican (2011–2013)
Daniel Maffei — Democrat (2009–2011)
Jim Walsh — Republican (1993–2009)
Sherry Boehlert — Republican (1983–1993)
Hamilton Fish — Republican (1973–1983)
Peter Peyser — Republican (1971–1973)
Richard Ottinger — Democrat (1965–1971)
Robert Barry — Republican (1963–1965)
Paul Fino — Republican (1953–1963)
Charles Buckley — Democrat (1945–1953)
Ralph Gamble — Republican (1937–1945)

Where the District Is

New York's 25th Congressional District covers 708 square miles of land. Boundaries are for the current (119th) Congress.

Counties

Monroe County: 98% of residents
Ontario County (part): 2% of residents

Largest communities

Rochester
Irondequoit
Brighton
Greece
North Gates
Rochester Institute of Technology
Brockport
East Rochester