New York's 6th Congressional District

New York's 6th Congressional District is represented by Grace Meng (Democrat), who has held the seat since 2013. Meng has an overall VoteSee report card grade of D, voted in 93% of roll-call votes on bills this Congress, and votes with the Democratic majority 97% of the time. The district lies within New York City. It covers part of Queens County. About 733,000 people live in the district, and the median household income is $80,301.

Current Representative

Grace Meng (Democrat) has represented New York's 6th Congressional District since 2013.

• VoteSee report card grade: D
• Attendance in the 119th Congress: 93% of roll-call votes on bills
• Votes with the Democrat majority: 97%

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2026 Election

U.S. House: New York 6th District

Winner: Grace Meng.

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

• Grace Meng (Democratic), incumbent: raised $2.2M, $765K cash on hand; VoteSee report card D; 93% attendance; votes with the Democratic majority 97% of the time
• Joseph Chou (Republican): raised $3K, $4K cash on hand

Polls: No public polls

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District Demographics

• Population: 733,304
• Median household income: $80,301
• Median age: 43
• Median home value: $767,600
• Bachelor's degree or higher: 38.3%

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

How Meng Voted Recently

• No on Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1013) to amend the Federal securities laws to enhance 403(b) plans, and for other purposes. (Nov 10, 2026) — Passed
• 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

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
• Nay on AI Warnings And Resources for Education Act (Jun 29, 2026) — Passed

Who Held This Seat Before

Members of Congress who previously represented New York's 6th Congressional District. District lines are redrawn after each census, so earlier members may have represented a different area under this number.

• Gregory Meeks — Democrat (1997–2013)
• Floyd Flake — Democrat (1987–1997)
• Joseph Addabbo — Democrat (1983–1987)
• Alton Waldon — Democrat (1985–1987)
• John LeBoutillier — Republican (1981–1983)
• Lester Wolff — Democrat (1973–1981)
• Seymour Halpern — Republican (1963–1973)
• Lester Holtzman — Democrat (1953–1963)
• Benjamin Rosenthal — Democrat (1961–1963)
• James Delaney — Democrat (1949–1953)
• Robert Nodar — Republican (1947–1949)
• James Delaney — Democrat (1945–1947)

Where the District Is

New York's 6th Congressional District covers 26 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 5th Congressional District — Gregory Meeks (Democrat)
• New York's 7th Congressional District — Nydia Velázquez (Democrat)
• New York's 14th Congressional District — Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democrat)

New York's U.S. Senators

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

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