New York's 5th Congressional District election, 2022

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New York's 5th Congressional District
Democratic primary Republican primary General election
Election details
Filing deadline: June 10, 2022
Primary: August 23, 2022 General: November 8, 2022
How to vote
Poll times: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. (general elections); primary times vary by county Voting in New York
Race ratings
Cook Partisan Voter Index (2022): D+30 Cook Political Report: Solid Democratic Inside Elections: Solid Democratic Sabato's Crystal Ball: Safe Democratic
Ballotpedia analysis
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All U.S. House districts, including the 5th Congressional District of New York, held elections in 2022. The general election was on November 8, 2022. The primary for U.S. Senate, state executive, and state assembly offices was scheduled for June 28, 2022, and the filing deadline was April 7, 2022. The primary for U.S. House and state senate offices was scheduled for August 23, 2022, and the filing deadline was June 10, 2022. Enacted district boundaries in this state have been overturned by court order and are subject to change prior to this election. Click here for more information.

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

• New York's 5th Congressional District election, 2022 (August 23 Democratic primary)
• New York's 5th Congressional District election, 2022 (August 23 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 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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates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.

Voting information

See also: Voting in New York

Election information in New York: Nov. 8, 2022, election.

What was the voter registration deadline?

• In-person: Oct. 14, 2022
• By mail: Postmarked by Oct. 14, 2022
• Online: Oct. 14, 2022

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

No

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

• In-person: Nov. 7, 2022
• By mail: Received by Oct. 24, 2022
• Online: Oct. 24, 2022

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

• In-person: Nov. 8, 2022
• By mail: Postmarked by Nov. 8, 2022

Was early voting available to all voters?

Yes

What were the early voting start and end dates?

Oct. 29, 2022 to Nov. 6, 2022

Were all voters required to present ID at the polls?

No

When were polls open on Election Day?

N/A

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)

• Make America the Land of Opportunity for all

• Revive public school education and public safety

• E pluribus unum – End racial and class warfare

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Paul King (Republican, Conservative)

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)

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 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)

No, but I am a fan of Mr. Smith Goes to Washington.

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

Paul King (Republican, Conservative)

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)

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.

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

Paul King (Republican, Conservative)

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.

What legacy would you like to leave?

Paul King (Republican, Conservative)

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.

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)

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

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

Paul King (Republican, Conservative)

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.

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

Paul King (Republican, Conservative)

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 is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Paul King (Republican, Conservative)

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)

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)

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.

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

Paul King (Republican, Conservative)

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.

If you are not a current representative, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

Paul King (Republican, Conservative)

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

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

Paul King (Republican, Conservative)

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)

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 will support term limits if my fellow citizens believe they are necessary. 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)

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)

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.

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

Paul King (Republican, Conservative)

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)

This responsibility means that Representatives must find ways to raise enough revenue to not exacerbate the United States' terrible debt situation without stifling growth and opportunity. Since economic growth generates more tax revenue, I would prioritize revenue strategies that are growth friendly.

Campaign finance

This section contains campaign finance figures from the Federal Election Commission covering all candidate fundraising and spending in this election. It does not include information on fundraising before the current campaign cycle or on spending by satellite groups. The numbers in this section are updated as candidates file new campaign finance reports. Candidates for Congress are required to file financial reports on a quarterly basis, as well as two weeks before any primary, runoff, or general election in which they will be on the ballot and upon the termination of any campaign committees. Click here to view the reporting schedule for candidates for U.S. Congress in 2022.

U.S. Congress campaign reporting schedule, 2022
Report	Close of books	Filing deadline
Year-end 2021	12/31/2021	1/31/2022
April quarterly	3/31/2022	4/15/2022
July quarterly	6/30/2022	7/15/2022
October quarterly	9/30/2022	10/15/2022
Pre-general	10/19/2022	10/27/2022
Post-general	11/28/2022	12/08/2022
Year-end 2022	12/31/2022	1/31/2023

Name	Party	Receipts*	Disbursements**	Cash on hand	Date
Gregory W. Meeks	Democratic Party	$2,704,713	$1,757,604	$1,728,581	As of December 31, 2022
Paul King	Republican Party, Conservative Party	$130,038	$125,624	$4,414	As of December 31, 2022
Source: Federal Elections Commission, "Campaign finance data," 2022. 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, 2022
Race tracker	Race ratings
	November 8, 2022	November 1, 2022	October 25, 2022	October 18, 2022
The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter	Solid Democratic	Solid Democratic	Solid Democratic	Solid 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 requirements

The table below details filing requirements for U.S. House candidates in New York in the 2022 election cycle. For additional information on candidate ballot access requirements in New York, click here.

Filing requirements for U.S. House candidates, 2022
State	Office	Party	Signatures required	Filing fee	Filing deadline	Source
New York	U.S. House	Ballot-qualified party	1,062, or 4.25% of the number of enrolled members of the party in the district, whichever is less	N/A	6/10/2022	Source
New York	U.S. House	Unaffiliated	3,500	N/A	7/5/2022	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.
• Effect of redistricting - How districts in the state changed as a result of redistricting following the 2020 census.
• Competitiveness - Information about the competitiveness of 2022 U.S. House elections in the state.
• Presidential elections - Information about presidential elections in the district and the state.
• Demographics - Information about the state's demographics and how they compare to the country as a whole.
• State party control - The partisan makeup of the state's congressional delegation and state government.

District map

Below was the map in use at the time of the election, enacted as part of the 2020 redistricting cycle, compared to the map in place before the election.

New York District 5
before 2020 redistricting cycle

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New York District 5
after 2020 redistricting cycle

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Effect of redistricting

See also: Redistricting in New York after the 2020 census

The table below details the results of the 2020 presidential election in each district at the time of the 2022 election and its political predecessor district. This data was compiled by Daily Kos Elections.

2020 presidential results by Congressional district, New York
District	2022 district		Political predecessor district
	Joe Biden	Donald Trump	Joe Biden	Donald Trump
New York's 1st	49.5%	49.3%	47.3%	51.5%
New York's 2nd	48.7%	50.2%	47.4%	51.4%
New York's 3rd	53.6%	45.4%	54.7%	44.3%
New York's 4th	56.8%	42.2%	55.6%	43.4%
New York's 5th	80.9%	18.5%	83.3%	16.2%
New York's 6th	64.7%	34.4%	61.8%	37.4%
New York's 7th	80.8%	18.2%	81.8%	17.3%
New York's 8th	76.3%	23.1%	82.9%	16.5%
New York's 9th	75.4%	23.9%	81.4%	17.8%
New York's 10th	85.1%	13.9%	59.6%	39.4%
New York's 11th	45.7%	53.4%	44.3%	54.8%
New York's 12th	85.2%	13.8%	76.1%	22.9%
New York's 13th	88.1%	11.1%	88.1%	11.1%
New York's 14th	77.9%	21.3%	73.3%	25.9%
New York's 15th	84.7%	14.7%	86.4%	13.0%
New York's 16th	71.4%	27.7%	75.3%	23.8%
New York's 17th	54.5%	44.4%	51.8%	46.8%
New York's 18th	53.4%	45.0%	84.1%	14.8%
New York's 19th	51.3%	46.7%	49.8%	48.3%
New York's 20th	58.6%	39.4%	59.3%	38.7%
New York's 21st	42.8%	55.2%	43.8%	54.2%
New York's 22nd	52.6%	45.2%	53.4%	44.4%
New York's 23rd	40.4%	57.6%	43.3%	54.5%
New York's 24th	40.3%	57.5%	43.2%	54.7%
New York's 25th	58.8%	39.1%	60.1%	37.8%
New York's 26th	60.8%	37.4%	62.6%	35.6%

Competitiveness

See also: Primary election competitiveness in state and federal government, 2022

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

Post-filing deadline analysis

The following analysis covers all U.S. House districts up for election in New York in 2022. Information below was calculated on August 18, 2022, and may differ from information shown in the table above due to candidate replacements and withdrawals after that time.

One hundred six candidates filed to run for New York's 26 U.S. House districts, including 67 Democrats and 39 Republicans. That's 4.08 candidates per district, more than the four candidates per district in 2020 and the 3.15 in 2018.

This was the first election to take place under new district lines following the 2020 census, which resulted in New York losing one U.S. House district. The 106 candidates who ran this year were two fewer than the 108 who ran in 2020 and 21 more than the 85 who ran in 2018. Seventy-seven candidates ran in 2016, 55 in 2014, and 81 in 2012.

Four incumbents ran in districts other than the ones they represented at the time. Rep. Claudia Tenney (R), who represented the 22nd district, ran in the 24th. Rep. Sean Maloney (D), who represented the 18th district, ran in the 17th, and Rep. Mondaire Jones (D), the incumbent in the 17th, ran in the 10th.

Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D), who represented the 10th district, ran in the 12th this year. Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D), the incumbent in the 12th district, ran for re-election, making the 12th the only New York district in 2022 where two incumbents ran against each other.

Five incumbents—two Democrats and three Republicans—did not file to run for re-election. Rep. Lee Zeldin (R), who represented the 1st district, and Rep. Tom Suozzi (D), who represented the 3rd district, filed to run for governor. Rep. John Katko (R), who represented the 24th district, and Rep. Kathleen Rice (D), who represented the 4th district, retired. Rep. Christopher Jacobs (R), who represented the 27th district, also retired. The 27th district was eliminated after 2022 due to redistricting.

There were seven open seats this year, a decade-high. That number was up from four in 2020, and from one in 2018. There were four open seats in 2016 and two in 2014 and 2012.

The open seats included Zeldin’s 1st district, Suozzi’s 3rd, Rice’s 4th, Maloney’s 18th, and Tenney’s 22nd. Additionally, the 19th and the 23rd district were vacant before the primaries took place. Rep. Antonio Delgado (D), who represented the 19th, was appointed Lt. Governor of New York, and Rep. Tom Reed (R), who represented the 23rd, resigned after a sexual misconduct allegation. Special elections were held on August 23 to fill both seats.

Fourteen candidates ran to replace Nadler in the 10th district, the most candidates who ran for a seat this year. One of the candidates, former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio (D), unofficially withdrew from the race, but his name appeared on the ballot.

There were 16 contested Democratic primaries this year, the same number as in 2020, and three more than in 2018, when there were 13. There were 10 contested Democratic primaries in 2016, five in 2014, and 10 in 2012.

There were eight contested Republican primaries. That was one more than in 2020, when there were seven contested Republican primaries, and seven more than in 2018, when there was only one. There were three contested Republican primaries in 2016, five in 2014, and five in 2012.

Seven incumbents did not face any primary challengers this year. One seat—the 5th— was guaranteed to Democrats because no Republicans filed. No seats were guaranteed to Republicans because no Democrats filed.

Presidential elections

Partisan Voter Index

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

Heading into the 2022 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 17th 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 2022 district lines
Joe Biden	Donald Trump
80.9%	18.5%

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

Demographics

The table below details demographic data in New York and compares it to the broader United States as of 2019.

Demographic Data for New York
	New York	United States
Population	19,378,102	308,745,538
Land area (sq mi)	47,123	3,531,905
Race and ethnicity**
White	63.7%	72.5%
Black/African American	15.7%	12.7%
Asian	8.4%	5.5%
Native American	0.4%	0.8%
Pacific Islander	0%	0.2%
Other (single race)	8.7%	4.9%
Multiple	3.1%	3.3%
Hispanic/Latino	19%	18%
Education
High school graduation rate	86.8%	88%
College graduation rate	36.6%	32.1%
Income
Median household income	$68,486	$62,843
Persons below poverty level	14.1%	13.4%
Source: population provided by U.S. Census Bureau, "Decennial Census" (2010). Other figures provided by U.S. Census Bureau, "American Community Survey" (5-year estimates 2014-2019).
**Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census here.

State party control

Congressional delegation

The table below displays the partisan composition of New York's congressional delegation as of November 2022.

Congressional Partisan Breakdown from New York, November 2022
Party	U.S. Senate	U.S. House	Total
Democratic	2	19	21
Republican	0	8	8
Independent	0	0	0
Vacancies	0	0	0
Total	2	27	29

State executive

The table below displays the officeholders in New York's top four state executive offices as of November 2022.

State executive officials in New York, November 2022
Office	Officeholder
Governor	Kathy Hochul
Lieutenant Governor	Antonio Delgado
Secretary of State	Robert Rodriguez
Attorney General	Letitia James

State legislature

The tables below highlight the partisan composition of the New York State Legislature as of November 2022.

New York State Senate

Party		As of November 2022
	Democratic Party	42
	Republican Party	20
	Vacancies	1
Total		63

New York House of Representatives

Party		As of November 2022
	Democratic Party	107
	Republican Party	42
	Independence	0
	Vacancies	1
Total		150

Trifecta control

As of November 2022, New York was a Democratic trifecta, with majorities in both chambers of the state legislature and control of the governorship. The table below displays the historical trifecta status of the state.

New York Party Control: 1992-2022
Six years of Democratic trifectas  •  No Republican trifectas
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Year	92	93	94	95	96	97	98	99	00	01	02	03	04	05	06	07	08	09	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20	21	22
Governor	D	D	D	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D
Senate	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	D	D	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	D	D	D	D
Assembly	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D

District history

2020

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

New York's 5th Congressional District election, 2020 (June 23 Democratic primary)

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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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)

2016

See also: New York's 5th Congressional District election, 2016

Heading into the election, Ballotpedia rated this race as safely Democratic. Incumbent Gregory Meeks (D) defeated Michael O'Reilly (R) and Frank Francois (G) in the general election on November 8, 2016. Meeks defeated Ali Mirza in the Democratic primary on June 28, 2016.

U.S. House, New York District 5 General Election, 2016

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Gregory Meeks Incumbent	85.5%	199,815
	Republican	Michael O'Reilly	13%	30,312
	Green	Frank Francois	1.5%	3,587
Total Votes				233,714
Source: New York Board of Elections

U.S. House, New York, District 5 Democratic Primary, 2016

Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Gregory Meeks Incumbent	81.7%	7,056
Ali Mirza	18.3%	1,579
Total Votes		8,635
Source: New York State Board of Elections

2014

See also: New York's 5th Congressional District elections, 2014

The 5th Congressional District of New York held an election for the U.S. House of Representatives on November 4, 2014. Incumbent Gregory Meeks (D) defeated Allen Steinhardt ("Allen 4 Congress") in the general election.

U.S. House, New York District 5 General Election, 2014

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Gregory Meeks Incumbent	94.9%	75,712
	Allen 4 Congress	Allen Steinhardt	4.8%	3,870
	N/A	Write-in votes	0.3%	239
Total Votes				79,821
Source: New York State Board of Elections, "NYS Board of Elections Rep. in Congress Election Returns November 4, 2014," accessed August 30, 2021

U.S. House, New York District 5 Democratic Primary, 2014

Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Gregory Meeks Incumbent	80.1%	8,119
Joseph Marthone	19.9%	2,023
Total Votes		10,142
Source: New York State Board of Elections - Official Election Results

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)

Democratic Party (21)

Republican Party (7)

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