New York's 5th Congressional District

New York's 5th Congressional District is represented by Gregory Meeks (Democrat), who has served in the House since 1997 and has represented this district since redistricting in 2013. Meeks has an overall VoteSee report card grade of C, voted in 96% of roll-call votes on bills this Congress, and votes with the Democratic majority 96% of the time. The district lies within New York City. It covers part of Queens County. About 790,000 people live in the district, and the median household income is $86,577.

Current Representative

Gregory Meeks (Democrat) has served in the House since 1997 and has represented New York's 5th Congressional District since redistricting in 2013.

VoteSee report card grade: C
Attendance in the 119th Congress: 96% of roll-call votes on bills
Votes with the Democrat majority: 96%

See Gregory Meeks's full voting record and issue positions →

2026 Election

U.S. House: New York 5th District

Winner: Gregory Meeks.

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

Gregory Meeks (Democratic), incumbent: raised $2.3M, $2.1M cash on hand; VoteSee report card C; 96% attendance; votes with the Democratic majority 96% of the time
George Marsh (Republican)

Polls: No public polls

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District Demographics

Population: 789,687
Median household income: $86,577
Median age: 40
Median home value: $671,700
Bachelor's degree or higher: 28.6%

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

How Meeks 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

Yea on Main Street Act (Jul 21, 2026) — Passed
No on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027 (Jul 15, 2026) — Failed
Yea on Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 (May 13, 2026) — Passed

Who Held This Seat Before

Members of Congress who previously represented New York's 5th Congressional District. District lines are redrawn after each census, so earlier members may have represented a different area under this number.

Gary Ackerman — Democrat (1993–2013)
Raymond McGrath — Republican (1981–1993)
John Wydler — Republican (1973–1981)
Norman Lent — Republican (1971–1973)
Allard Lowenstein — Democrat (1969–1971)
Herbert Tenzer — Democrat (1965–1969)
Frank Becker — Republican (1963–1965)
Joseph Addabbo — Democrat (1961–1963)
Albert Bosch — Republican (1953–1961)
Thomas Quinn — Democrat (1949–1953)
Robert Ross — Republican (1951–1953)
Robert Ross — Republican (1947–1949)

Where the District Is

New York's 5th Congressional District covers 47 square miles of land. Boundaries are for the current (119th) Congress.

Counties

Queens County (part): 100% of residents

Largest communities

New York City (part)

Neighboring Districts

New York's 3rd Congressional District — Thomas Suozzi (Democrat)
New York's 4th Congressional District — Laura Gillen (Democrat)
New York's 6th Congressional District — Grace Meng (Democrat)
New York's 7th Congressional District — Nydia Velázquez (Democrat)
New York's 8th Congressional District — Hakeem Jeffries (Democrat)

New York's U.S. Senators

Charles Schumer — Democrat, senior senator
Kirsten Gillibrand — Democrat, junior senator