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New York's 5th Congressional District (NY-5)

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Gregory Meeks, a Democrat, has represented the district since 2013.

The district includes part of Queens County.

According to the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the district has a population of 789,687, a median household income of $86,577, and a median age of 40.3. Of residents 25 and older, 28.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Representative

Official portrait of Gregory Meeks, U.S. Representative for New York's 5th District
Gregory Meeks

U.S. Representative for New York's 5th District · Democrat

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2026 redistricting

A court decision on Mar 2, 2026 blocked a new New York map for 2026; the 2026 election uses the current districts.

Source · All 2026 redistricting changes

2026 election

Meeks has filed with the FEC to run for this seat in 2026.

1 candidate has reported raising money for the 2026 NY-5 race to the FEC.

Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Candidates for NY-5 in 2026 who reported raising money to the FEC
CandidatePartyRaisedCash on handThrough
Gregory Meeks (incumbent)Democratic$1,744,888$2,010,350Jun 30

Includes primary candidates; FEC filings do not record primary results. FEC race page

District profile

Population
789,687
Median household income
$86,577
Median age
40.3
Bachelor's degree or higher
28.6%

Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates

Places and ZIP codes

NY-5 covers part of New York.

NY-5 covers all of 22 ZIP codes and part of 11 more.

11366 (part), 11375 (part), 11385 (part), 11411, 11412, 11413, 11414 (part), 11415, 11416 (part), 11417 (part), 11418, 11419, 11420, 11421 (part), 11422, 11423, 11424, 11427 (part), 11428 (part), 11429, 11430, 11432 (part), 11433, 11434, 11435 (part), 11436, 11439, 11451, 11691, 11692, 11693, 11694, 11697

New York senators

Neighboring districts

  • NY-3 · Tom Suozzi (D)
  • NY-4 · Laura Gillen (D)
  • NY-6 · Grace Meng (D)
  • NY-7 · Nydia Velázquez (D)
  • NY-8 · Hakeem Jeffries (D)

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