New York's 5th Congressional District election, 2024

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New York's 5th Congressional District
Democratic primary Republican primary General election
Election details
Filing deadline: April 4, 2024
Primary: June 25, 2024 General: November 5, 2024
How to vote
Poll times: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Voting in New York
Race ratings
Cook Political Report: Solid Democratic DDHQ and The Hill: Safe Democratic Inside Elections: Solid Democratic Sabato's Crystal Ball: Safe Democratic
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All U.S. House districts, including the 5th Congressional District of New York, held elections in 2024. The general election was November 5, 2024. The primary was June 25, 2024. The filing deadline was April 4, 2024.

This race was one of 75 races in 2024 that was a rematch of the 2022 election. In 2024, Democrats won 39 of these matches, while Republicans won 36 of them. Democrats won 38 of those districts in 2022, and Republicans won 37.

The outcome of this race affected the partisan balance of the U.S. House of Representatives in the 119th Congress. All 435 House districts were up for election.

At the time of the election, Republicans held a 220-212 majority with three vacancies. As a result of the election, Republicans retained control of the U.S. House, winning 220 seats to Democrats' 215. To read more about the 2024 U.S. House elections, click here.

In the 2022 election in this district, the Democratic candidate won 75.1%-24.8%. Daily Kos calculated what the results of the 2020 presidential election in this district would have been following redistricting. Joe Biden (D) would have defeated Donald Trump (R) 80.9%-18.5%.

New York conducted redistricting between the 2022 and 2024 elections. As a result, district lines in this state changed. To review how redistricting took place in New York and to see maps of the new districts, click here. For a list of all states that drew new district lines between 2022 and 2024, click here.

For more information about the primaries in this election, click on the links below:

• New York's 5th Congressional District election, 2024 (June 25 Democratic primary)
• New York's 5th Congressional District election, 2024 (June 25 Republican primary)

Candidates and election results

General election

General election for U.S. House New York District 5

Incumbent Gregory W. Meeks defeated Paul King in the general election for U.S. House New York District 5 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Gregory W. Meeks (D)	72.7	168,425
		Paul King (R / Conservative Party / Common Sense Party)	27.0	62,529
		Other/Write-in votes	0.3	782

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 231,736
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Khalif Havens (No Party Affiliation)

Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Gregory W. Meeks advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House New York District 5.

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Paul King advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House New York District 5.

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Madeline Brame (R)
• Dwayne Moore (R)

Conservative Party primary election

The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Paul King advanced from the Conservative Party primary for U.S. House New York District 5.

Candidate profiles

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Paul King

Party: Republican Party, Conservative Party, Common Sense Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography:  "Paul King is a lifelong New Yorker who, through his family and neighbors, has seen how the American dream works for everyday Americans when education, faith, family, opportunity and hard work come together. Paul ran for Congress in 2022. "Meeting people throughout our diverse district proved to me that most of us --regardless of party-- have the same values, the same goals for our families. We can push past false divisions and make life better for every family." A successful business owner and long-time civic leader, Paul has helped people work together toward common goals throughout his adult life. He has taken on leadership positions in youth sports and civic associations. In business, Paul founded a management consulting company in 1993. This successful firm has helped hundreds of government and corporate clients solve problems by understanding the causes of systemic problems. In the local community, Paul has spent decades contributing to Rockaway Little League, Belle Harbor POA and Community Board 14. He is also a strong, consistent voice for unity and American values. Paul and his wife, Margaret, have three children and two grandchildren. Paul King is a true believer in America but clear-eyed about the challenges we face together. His combination of optimism, civic engagement, problem-solving prowess, ability to collaborate across political and ethnic lines, and proven leadership skills make him an ideal candidate for the United States Congress."

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Key Messages

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Make America the Land of Opportunity for All – I have systemic solutions to overcome the barriers to opportunity that have plagued some families / regions for generations.

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Restore Border Sanity and Public Safety – You can't focus on your American Dream when you have to worry about your family's safety and when resources are being redirected from citizens to illegal immigrants. We must reverse the policies that have undermined safety and fairness.

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E pluribus unum: End Racial and Class Warfare – America was built on the principle that there is no aristocracy; we all have a God-given right to pursue our dreams. Politicians, activists and the media promote a different message because it brings them power and money. Together we can crush their lies and build a just society.

This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. House New York District 5 in 2024.

Voting information

See also: Voting in New York

Election information in New York: Nov. 5, 2024, election.

What was the voter registration deadline?

• In-person: Oct. 26, 2024
• By mail: Received by Oct. 26, 2024
• Online: Oct. 26, 2024

Was absentee/mail-in voting available to all voters?

Yes

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot request deadline?

• In-person: Nov. 4, 2024
• By mail: Received by Oct. 26, 2024
• Online: Oct. 26, 2024

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot return deadline?

• In-person: Nov. 5, 2024
• By mail: Postmarked by Nov. 5, 2024

Was early voting available to all voters?

Yes

What were the early voting start and end dates?

Oct. 26, 2024 to Nov. 3, 2024

Were all voters required to present ID at the polls? If so, was a photo or non-photo ID required?

N/A

When were polls open on Election Day?

6:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. (EST)

Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey responses

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Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Paul King (Republican, Conservative, Common Sense)

Make America the Land of Opportunity for All – I have systemic solutions to overcome the barriers to opportunity that have plagued some families / regions for generations.

Restore Border Sanity and Public Safety – You can't focus on your American Dream when you have to worry about your family's safety and when resources are being redirected from citizens to illegal immigrants. We must reverse the policies that have undermined safety and fairness.

E pluribus unum: End Racial and Class Warfare – America was built on the principle that there is no aristocracy; we all have a God-given right to pursue our dreams. Politicians, activists and the media promote a different message because it brings them power and money. Together we can crush their lies and build a just society.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Paul King (Republican, Conservative, Common Sense)

I am passionate about the American Dream. I believe it is the birthright of every American to have a fair chance to succeed in her or his "pursuit of happiness." As a professional problem solver, I understand how to identify and remove the root causes of systemic failure...and thus deliver that fair chance to all citizens. I am also passionate about the fact that we Americans are in this together. We have common goals --safety, education, opportunity, homeownership, and community. Forces on the political extremes are pulling us apart because they need to divide and conquer. Their ideas are too weak to win over a united America. We can and must come together to assure a more just society for each other and our children.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Paul King (Republican, Conservative, Common Sense)

First and foremost, my father Jack. He grew up poor and faced various setbacks over the years, but he kept moving forward. When I was born, he was working three jobs to keep food on the table. As he got older and was able to support his family with fewer jobs, he put more time into the community. He loved America and wanted everyone to get her or his fair shot.

Other models include:

Ronald Reagan because he saw the best potential of America and he said, "You can get a lot done if you don't care who gets the credit."

Jack Kemp because even though he believed in free markets he understood that sometimes you have to give underprivileged families a hand up and a stake in the system.

The Four Chaplains of the SS Dorchester who had the courage to sacrifice their own lives to save others and also offered comfort to those whose end was near.

John Lewis who stood up for his principles and did not shrink in the face of intimidation.

Jesus Christ who, despite all his power, did not come to be served, but to serve.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Paul King (Republican, Conservative, Common Sense)

No, but I am a fan of Mr. Smith Goes to Washington. I also liked the book We Can All Do Better by Bill Bradley.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Paul King (Republican, Conservative, Common Sense)

The characteristics that are most important for an elected official include:

- Respect for the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution. - Devotion to country and citizens ahead of party affiliation. - Ability to address root causes and then solve problems rather than only spending taxpayer money to relieve symptoms. - Honesty and integrity.

- Ability to "walk in someone else's shoes," thereby better understanding the citizen's experience and better understanding differing opinions from colleagues.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Paul King (Republican, Conservative, Common Sense)

As a Congressman, I will succeed because I am a:

- Problem solver who knows how to tackle systemic problems. - Consensus builder with a track record of bringing people together. - Regular American who can relate to the struggles of our citizens. - Hard worker who takes his responsibilities and obligations very seriously. - Thought leader who is dedicated to America ideals, not political ideology. - Honest and as incorruptible as any human can be.

- Christian who does not see being Congressman as an end, but as a means to serving others.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Paul King (Republican, Conservative, Common Sense)

The core responsibilities of a congressman are:

- Responsiveness to and advocacy on behalf of constituents' needs. - Developing laws /solutions that deal with short-term pain while also solving long-term, systemic problems. - Collaborating with representatives from other regions to serve the needs of the nation as a whole. - Fiscal responsibility on behalf of today's citizen's and our posterity. - Fidelity to the U.S. Constitution.

Despite what many current Congressman believe, a core responsibility of this office is NOT at act like an ATM that dispenses taxpayer dollars to assure reelection. Money is just a starting point. Improving the lives of constituents is the real goal.

What legacy would you like to leave?

Paul King (Republican, Conservative, Common Sense)

I would like my legacy to be that I helped the coming generations have a fair chance to achieve their American Dreams, just as my grandparents, parents and I had. In achieving this, I showed that it possible to work across political and racial dividing lines. Indeed, if I can break through these dividing lines that will be my greatest contribution.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

Paul King (Republican, Conservative, Common Sense)

Apollo 11 landing on the moon. I was 5 years old. The Mets won the World Series two months later in 1969.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Paul King (Republican, Conservative, Common Sense)

Growing up, I was a paper boy and then a grocery store cashier for three years. I had a couple of jobs during college, but my first full-time job was at a software company in Manhattan. I started as a technical support rep and was promoted to manager a few months later. My time at this company lasted 7 years, during which I worked in multiple divisions, acquiring a variety of skills. In 1993, I founded my own company -- Orion Development Group.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Paul King (Republican, Conservative, Common Sense)

To Kill a Mockingbird. It paints vivid pictures of the ugliness that can exist in humans and how people --especially the main character-- can find the goodness within themselves and stand up to evil.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Paul King (Republican, Conservative, Common Sense)

Atticus Finch because I would want the courage to stand against the tide to confront injustice. Also, because he was a loving single parent.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Paul King (Republican, Conservative, Common Sense)

Seven Nation Army by The White Stripes.

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Paul King (Republican, Conservative, Common Sense)

For four years, I was a single parent.

What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?

Paul King (Republican, Conservative, Common Sense)

The House has the "power of the purse" and its members must work together to serve the diverse needs of 435 constituencies. This is a tremendous challenge. As the voice of the people, the House also has the unique responsibilities of impeachment and choosing the president in case of an electoral college tie.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?

Paul King (Republican, Conservative, Common Sense)

I think it is necessary to understand how government operates and how consensus is reached. However, it is more important to understand the experiences of regular citizens. Politicians who spend decades in DC are often out of touch with the day-to-day challenges of their constituents. That is why they fail to delivery policies and funding that create meaningful improvements to American citizens.

What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

Paul King (Republican, Conservative, Common Sense)

There will always be great challenges in the world that the United States must overcome. Russian aggression, international terrorism, and competition from China are three big challenges in the news today. America will always be able to overcome these challenges as long as we are a strong, unified nation. The extreme partisan/racial politics of the latest decade have strained our bonds of unity and led to policies that weakened our future. Over the next decade, repairing that damage is the United States' greatest challenge.

Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?

Paul King (Republican, Conservative, Common Sense)

It has worked for almost 250 years, so I won't argue with success. My only concern with the relatively short length is that it creates an atmosphere of continuous campaigning and continuous fundraising. This can corrupt long-time representatives.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

Paul King (Republican, Conservative, Common Sense)

Traditionally, I believed term limits came in the form of elections every 2, 4 or 6 years. It is troubling that citizens give Congress a 20% approval rating but reelect their representatives more than 90% of the time. Those numbers don't add up and I now support term limits. However, the better way to fix the system is to assure fair elections. We shouldn't have to lose the best elected officials because of an expiration date. We must also be able to vote in new talent when the current officials are falling short. This means leveling the playing field when it comes to campaign financing and preventing corruption that makes the will of the people irrelevant.

Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Paul King (Republican, Conservative, Common Sense)

I would not model myself after another representative but there are two I would emulate in specific ways:

- Rep. Jack Kemp who worked to make sure every American had opportunity, regardless of race or economic class.

- Sen. Alan Simpson who worked well across party lines.

Both sitting representatives and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

Paul King (Republican, Conservative, Common Sense)

At a recent Community Board meeting, a first-time homeowner described how so-called progressive policies resulted in higher taxes, lower quality of life, insufficient public education, and reduced property values. He and his neighbors are working class families. Everyone is striving to realize the American promise. However, the government is pushing them backwards. "They are killing our dreams," he said. That reinforced my desire to make the American Dream attainable for every American. Also, on Election Day I was confronted by a younger black woman who felt Republicans just want to help rich white people. We spoke about multiple issues and found plenty of ground. In the end she said, "I probably won't vote for you, but I will think about what you said." That was worth 1,000 votes.

Tell us your favorite joke.

Paul King (Republican, Conservative, Common Sense)

I don't tell jokes. I always laugh and blow the punch line!

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Paul King (Republican, Conservative, Common Sense)

I believe compromise on policy is acceptable/necessary if you have common goals. Most liberals and conservatives generally want the same outcomes for our citizens but differ in the methods to achieve those outcomes. A good leader can find that common ground and use it to build consensus for effective solutions. So, compromise is often necessary to gain broad support for the best tactics. However, compromises on principle are never desirable nor acceptable.

The Constitution says that all bills for raising revenue must originate in the House. What role would this power play in your priorities if elected?

Paul King (Republican, Conservative, Common Sense)

This responsibility means that Representatives must find ways to raise enough revenue to meet our citizens needs without exacerbating the United States' terrible debt situation and without stifling growth and opportunity. Since economic growth generates more tax revenue, I would prioritize revenue strategies that are growth friendly. That is how we balanced the budget and delivered prosperity in the late 1990s.

How should the U.S. House use its investigative powers?

Paul King (Republican, Conservative, Common Sense)

The House should use its investigative powers to root out corruption and to assure precious taxpayer funds are not wasted due to poor execution of laws/administrative responsibilities. It is imperative that investigations not be politically motivated, lest they damage the credibility of the institution as a whole.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Paul King (Republican, Conservative, Common Sense)

Queens County GOP

What committees interest you?

Paul King (Republican, Conservative, Common Sense)

I am most interested in committees that can facilitate the American Dream, namely:

-Education and Labor -Financial Services -Small Business

-Select Committee on Economic Disparity and Fairness in Growth

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

Paul King (Republican, Conservative, Common Sense)

I think these are areas where there is great room for improvement. The Federal government wastes hundreds of billions of dollars every year. Too much of that spending is not understood by citizens. What is understood is that debt-inflating spending is failing to improve the lives of most citizens. In business, this failure of accountability would not be tolerated. We need a scorecard that will help citizens understand the performance of their representatives and enable them to better hold us accountable.

Campaign finance

Name	Party	Receipts*	Disbursements**	Cash on hand	Date
Gregory W. Meeks	Democratic Party	$3,048,027	$2,548,056	$2,228,552	As of December 31, 2024
Paul King	Common Sense Party, Republican Party, Conservative Party	$48,325	$46,251	$6,488	As of November 25, 2024
Source: Federal Elections Commission, "Campaign finance data," 2024. This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC). * According to the FEC, "Receipts are anything of value (money, goods, services or property) received by a political committee." ** According to the FEC, a disbursement "is a purchase, payment, distribution, loan, advance, deposit or gift of money or anything of value to influence a federal election," plus other kinds of payments not made to influence a federal election.

General election race ratings

See also: Race rating definitions and methods

Ballotpedia provides race ratings from four outlets: The Cook Political Report, Inside Elections, Sabato's Crystal Ball, and DDHQ/The Hill. Each race rating indicates if one party is perceived to have an advantage in the race and, if so, the degree of advantage:

• Safe and Solid ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge and the race is not competitive.
• Likely ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge, but an upset is possible.
• Lean ratings indicate that one party has a small edge, but the race is competitive.
• Toss-up ratings indicate that neither party has an advantage.

Race ratings are informed by a number of factors, including polling, candidate quality, and election result history in the race's district or state.

Race ratings: New York's 5th Congressional District election, 2024
Race tracker	Race ratings
	November 5, 2024	October 29, 2024	October 22, 2024	October 15, 2024
The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter	Solid Democratic	Solid Democratic	Solid Democratic	Solid Democratic
Decision Desk HQ and The Hill	Safe Democratic	Safe Democratic	Safe Democratic	Safe Democratic
Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzales	Solid Democratic	Solid Democratic	Solid Democratic	Solid Democratic
Larry J. Sabato's Crystal Ball	Safe Democratic	Safe Democratic	Safe Democratic	Safe Democratic
Note: Ballotpedia reviews external race ratings every week throughout the election season and posts weekly updates even if the media outlets have not revised their ratings during that week.

Ballot access

The table below details filing requirements for U.S. House candidates in New York in the 2024 election cycle. For additional information on candidate ballot access requirements in New York, click here.

Filing requirements for U.S. House candidates, 2024
State	Office	Party	Signatures required	Filing fee	Filing deadline	Source
New York	U.S. House	Ballot-qualified party	5% of voters from the candidate's same party or 1,250, whichever is less	N/A	4/4/2024	Source
New York	U.S. House	Unaffiliated	1% of votes cast for governor in the last election or 3,500, whichever is less	N/A	5/28/2024	Source

District analysis

Click the tabs below to view information about voter composition, past elections, and demographics in both the district and the state.

• District map - A map of the district before and after redistricting ahead of the 2024 election.
• Competitiveness - Information about the competitiveness of 2024 U.S. House elections in the state.
• Presidential elections - Information about presidential elections in the district and the state.
• State party control - The partisan makeup of the state's congressional delegation and state government.

• District map
• Competitiveness
• Presidential elections
• State party control

Below is the district map used in the 2022 election next to the map in place for the 2024 election. Click on a map below to enlarge it.

2022

2024

See also: Primary election competitiveness in state and federal government, 2024

This section contains data on U.S. House primary election competitiveness in New York.

New York U.S. House competitiveness, 2014-2024
Office	Districts/ offices	Seats	Open seats	Candidates	Possible primaries	Contested Democratic primaries	Contested Republican primaries	% of contested primaries	Incumbents in contested primaries	% of incumbents in contested primaries
2024	26	26	0	59	52	5	1	11.5%	4	15.4%
2022	26	26	7	107	52	16	8	46.2%	13	68.4%
2020	27	27	4	108	54	16	7	42.6%	11	47.8%
2018	27	27	1	85	54	13	1	25.9%	6	23.1%
2016	27	27	4	77	54	10	3	24.1%	5	21.7%
2014	27	27	2	55	54	5	5	18.5%	5	20.0%

Post-filing deadline analysis

The following analysis covers all U.S. House districts up for election in New York in 2024. Information below was calculated on June 16, 2024, and may differ from information shown in the table above due to candidate replacements and withdrawals after that time.

Fifty-nine candidates ran for New York’s 26 U.S. House districts, including 32 Democrats and 27 Republicans. That’s an average of 2.27 candidates per district. There were 4.12 candidates per district in 2022, 4.00 candidates per district in 2020, and 3.15 candidates per district in 2018.

The 59 candidates who ran in New York in 2024 was the fewest number of candidates since 2014, when 55 candidates ran.

No districts were open in 2024, meaning all incumbents ran for re-election. This was the fewest number of open districts in the last 10 years.

Four candidates—three Democrats and one Republican—ran for the 10th Congressional District, the most candidates who ran for a district in New York in 2024.

Six primaries—five Democratic and one Republican—were contested in 2024. Between 2014 and 2022, an average of 16.8 primaries were contested each election year.

Four incumbents—three Democrats and one Republican—were in contested primaries in 2024. Between 2014 and 2022, an average of 8.00 incumbents ran in contested primaries each election year.

Candidates filed to run in the Republican and Democratic primaries in all 26 districts, meaning no seats were guaranteed to either party.

Partisan Voter Index

See also: The Cook Political Report's Partisan Voter Index

Heading into the 2024 elections, based on results from the 2020 and 2016 presidential elections, the Cook Partisan Voter Index for this district was D+30. This meant that in those two presidential elections, this district's results were 30 percentage points more Democratic than the national average. This made New York's 5th the 16th most Democratic district nationally.

2020 presidential election results

The table below shows what the vote in the 2020 presidential election would have been in this district. The presidential election data was compiled by Daily Kos.

2020 presidential results in New York's 5th based on 2024 district lines
Joe Biden	Donald Trump
80.9%	18.5%

Inside Elections Baselines

See also: Inside Elections

Inside Elections' Baseline is a figure that analyzes all federal and statewide election results from the district over the past four election cycles. The results are combined in an index estimating the strength of a typical Democratic or Republican candidate in the congressional district. The table below displays the Baseline data for this district.

Inside Elections Baseline for 2024
Democratic Baseline	Republican Baseline	Difference
81.3	18.0	D+63.3

Presidential voting history

See also: Presidential election in New York, 2020

New York presidential election results (1900-2020)

• 18 Democratic wins
• 13 Republican wins

Year	1900	1904	1908	1912	1916	1920	1924	1928	1932	1936	1940	1944	1948	1952	1956	1960	1964	1968	1972	1976	1980	1984	1988	1992	1996	2000	2004	2008	2012	2016	2020
Winning Party	R	R	R	D	R	R	R	R	D	D	D	D	R	R	R	D	D	D	R	D	R	R	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D

See also: Party control of New York state government

Congressional delegation

The table below displays the partisan composition of New York's congressional delegation as of May 2024.

Congressional Partisan Breakdown from New York
Party	U.S. Senate	U.S. House	Total
Democratic	2	19	21
Republican	0	7	7
Independent	0	0	0
Vacancies	0	0	0
Total	2	26	28

State executive

The table below displays the officeholders in New York's top four state executive offices as of May 2024.

State executive officials in New York, May 2024
Office	Officeholder
Governor	Kathy Hochul
Lieutenant Governor	Antonio Delgado
Secretary of State	Robert Rodriguez
Attorney General	Letitia James

State legislature

New York State Senate

Party		As of February 2024
	Democratic Party	42
	Republican Party	21
	Other	0
	Vacancies	0
Total		63

New York House of Representatives

Party		As of February 2024
	Democratic Party	102
	Republican Party	48
	Independence	0
	Other	0
	Vacancies	0
Total		150

Trifecta control

The table below shows the state's trifecta status from 1992 until the 2024 election.

New York Party Control: 1992-2024
Eight years of Democratic trifectas  •  No Republican trifectas
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District history

The section below details election results for this office in elections dating back to 2018.

2022

See also: New York's 5th Congressional District election, 2022

General election

General election for U.S. House New York District 5

Incumbent Gregory W. Meeks defeated Paul King in the general election for U.S. House New York District 5 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Gregory W. Meeks (D)	75.1	104,396
		Paul King (R / Conservative Party)	24.8	34,407
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	184

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 138,987
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Nader Akhlaghy (Peace and Freedom Party)

Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Gregory W. Meeks advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House New York District 5.

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Paul King advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House New York District 5.

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Amit Lal (R)
• Marilyn Miller (R)

Conservative Party primary election

The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Paul King advanced from the Conservative Party primary for U.S. House New York District 5.

2020

See also: New York's 5th Congressional District election, 2020

General election

General election for U.S. House New York District 5

Incumbent Gregory W. Meeks won election in the general election for U.S. House New York District 5 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Gregory W. Meeks (D)	99.3	229,125
		Other/Write-in votes	0.7	1,554

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 230,679
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Jay Sanchez (L)
• Amit Lal (Independent)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House New York District 5

Incumbent Gregory W. Meeks defeated Shaniyat Chowdhury in the Democratic primary for U.S. House New York District 5 on June 23, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Gregory W. Meeks	75.6	50,044
		Shaniyat Chowdhury	24.1	15,951
		Other/Write-in votes	0.3	176

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 66,171
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Libertarian primary election

The Libertarian primary election was canceled. Jay Sanchez advanced from the Libertarian primary for U.S. House New York District 5.

2018

See also: New York's 5th Congressional District election, 2018

General election

General election for U.S. House New York District 5

Incumbent Gregory W. Meeks won election in the general election for U.S. House New York District 5 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Gregory W. Meeks (D)	100.0	160,500

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 160,500 (100.00% precincts reporting)
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House New York District 5

Incumbent Gregory W. Meeks defeated Carl Achille and Mizan Choudhury in the Democratic primary for U.S. House New York District 5 on June 26, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Gregory W. Meeks	81.6	11,060
		Carl Achille	9.5	1,288
	Submit photo	Mizan Choudhury	8.9	1,200

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 13,548
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Republican primary election

No Republican candidates ran in the primary.

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Michael O'Reilly (R)

See also

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Footnotes

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New York's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Kirsten Gillibrand (D)

Chuck Schumer (D)

Representatives

District 1

Nicholas LaLota (R)

District 2

Andrew Garbarino (R)

District 3

Tom Suozzi (D)

District 4

Laura Gillen (D)

District 5

Gregory Meeks (D)

District 6

Grace Meng (D)

District 7

Nydia Velazquez (D)

District 8

Hakeem Jeffries (D)

District 9

Yvette Clarke (D)

District 10

Daniel Goldman (D)

District 11

Nicole Malliotakis (R)

District 12

Jerrold Nadler (D)

District 13

Adriano Espaillat (D)

District 14

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D)

District 15

Ritchie Torres (D)

District 16

George Latimer (D)

District 17

Michael Lawler (R)

District 18

Pat Ryan (D)

District 19

Josh Riley (D)

District 20

Paul Tonko (D)

District 21

Elise Stefanik (R)

District 22

John Mannion (D)

District 23

Nick Langworthy (R)

District 24

Claudia Tenney (R)

District 25

Joseph Morelle (D)

District 26

Tim Kennedy (D)

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Republican Party (7)

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