Gregory W. Meeks

Democratic

Running as Candidate for

Congressional District 5

Party Enrolled in

Democratic

Top Three Issues

  1. Opportunity for all, especially MWBEs
  2. Improving Healthcare
  3. Protecting Seniors

Current Occupation

Member of Congress

Previous Occupation

Member of NYS Assembly, Supervising Judge, NYS Workers Compensation System, Assistant District Attorney

Education

BA, Adelphi University; JD, Howard University School of Law

Organizational Affiliation

Allen AME Church in St. Albans, Alpha Phi Alpha

Prior Public Experience

Member of NYS Assembly; Supervising Judge, NYS Workers Compensation System; Assistant District Attorney

Candidate Statement

Congressman Meeks is a solutions oriented lawmaker who is respected for his bipartisan efforts as an effective common sense leader who gets things done. Congressman Meeks views boosting the economy, creating new jobs for one of the most diverse constituencies in the nation and greater business access for small, minority, and women owned enterprises as core to his mission.

 

A strong defender of the Democratic party and its values, he vigorously supports access to affordable health care, pushes for affordable housing, fights for gun safety, and believes that there should be comprehensive global action to address climate change.

 

Congressman Meeks humbly requests your vote on Primary Day and urges all New Yorkers to complete their census forms!