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2026 Race · New York

U.S. House (District 5)

1 candidate on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. House (District 5) in New York is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 1 candidate is on record: Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic). The seat is currently held by Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic), who has served since January 1997, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

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Gregory W. Meeks

Democratic · Since January 1997

Ranking Member

Foreign Affairs

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • Foreign Affairs· Ranking Member
  • Financial Services

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • HCONRES.86

    Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States...

  • HR.6338

    Stop Illegal Fishing Act

2026 New York U.S. House (District 5) — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. House (District 5) in New York in 2026?

Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic). Gregory W. Meeks is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 New York U.S. House (District 5) election?

The general election is November 3, 2026. Voter registration deadlines are set by New York and are listed at vote.gov.

Who currently holds this seat?

Gregory W. Meeks, a Democratic, currently represents New York, serving since January 1997.

What committees does Gregory W. Meeks serve on?

Gregory W. Meeks serves on House Committee on Foreign Affairs and House Committee on Financial Services. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.

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