2026 Elections ยท New York

New York's 5th Congressional District Candidates 2026

See every declared 2026 U.S. House candidate running in this New York congressional district, with FEC campaign finance and where they stand on the issues.

Source:FECUpdated Oct 19, 2026Report a correction

Who is running in New York's 5th Congressional District in 2026?

Gregory Meeks (Democratic) and George Marsh (Republican).

Where they stand

Sources under every entry. Sentences are AI-written from the linked source.

Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueGregory MeeksDemocraticGeorge MarshRepublican
Economy & Jobs

Meeks votes yea on technology use in regulation, capital access, TRIA reauthorization, KIDS Act, and financial exploitation prevention, but nay on protecting privacy in purchases.

Official recordSource โ†—Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

Healthcare

Meeks supports access to quality healthcare as a human right, protecting the Affordable Care Act, Medicare, Medicaid, and investing in mental health and maternal care to close persistent gaps.

Own words (office website)Source โ†—Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Meeks votes yea on EARLY Act reauthorization, rural care improvement, and SUPPORT for Patients, but nay on Do No Harm in Medicaid and lowering health care premiums.

Official recordSource โ†—Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

Immigration

Meeks supports comprehensive immigration reform with a path to citizenship for Dreamers, TPS holders, farmworkers, and essential workers, stronger asylum protections, and modernized visa systems.

Own words (office website)Source โ†—Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Meeks votes nay on Secure America Act, DHS support resolution, BOWOW Act, Deporting Fraudsters Act, and Stop Illegal Entry Act, but yea on national emergency resolution.

Official recordSource โ†—Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

Public Safety & Crime

Meeks supports common-sense gun reform including universal background checks, banning assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, closing loopholes, and investing in community-based violence intervention programs.

Own words (office website)Source โ†—Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Meeks votes yea on GUARD Act and Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act, but nay on Protecting Privacy in Purchases, Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection, Cashless Bail Reporting, and Keeping Violent Offenders Off Streets Actโ€ฆ

Official recordSource โ†—Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

Abortion

No public position found. Check their site โ†—

No public position found.

Taxes & Government Spending

Meeks votes yea on Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act and AGOA Extension Act, but nay on budget resolution, Continuing Appropriations Act, National Security Appropriations, and Agriculture Appropriations Acts.

Official recordSource โ†—Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

Energy & Environment

Meeks votes yea on Diesel Emissions Reduction, Marine Conservation, Battlefield Protection, and Consumer Fuel Retailer Choice Acts, but nay on EPA rule disapproval and HEATS Act.

Official recordSource โ†—Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

Foreign Policy & Defense

Meeks votes yea on resolutions directing removal of US forces from Iran and Lebanon, and on naming VA clinic, but nay on National Defense Authorization, FISA Amendments extension, and one Iran removal resolution.

Official recordSource โ†—Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

Common questions

When is the election?

The general election is on November 3, 2026.