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Grace
Meng

Democratic incumbent Grace Meng is seeking her eighth term representing New York's 6th Congressional District in Queens.

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Background

Grace Meng is the U.S. Representative for New York's 6th Congressional District, a seat she has held since 2013 and is currently serving her seventh term. The district is located entirely within Queens, New York. 23

Meng was born and raised in Queens, growing up in Elmhurst, Bayside, and Flushing. She attended Stuyvesant High School, earned an A.B. from the University of Michigan (1997), and received her J.D. from Yeshiva University's Benjamin Cardozo School of Law (2002). Before entering politics, she worked as a public-interest lawyer and in private practice. 23

Prior to her congressional career, Meng served in the New York State Assembly from 2009 to 2012. She is a Democrat and is listed as an incumbent candidate by the Federal Election Commission for the November 2026 general election. 13

At a glance

Party
Democratic · Incumbent
Running for
U.S. House · District 6, New York
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
U.S. Representative for New York's 6th Congressional District
Website
gracefornewyork.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

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Timeline

  1. Oct 7
    news
    Meng joins NY Democrats at Forest Hills election-security shadow hearing

    Meng joined fellow New York Democratic representatives at an election-security 'shadow hearing' in Forest Hills, Queens, focused on voting rights and election administration.

    Democratic Congress members rally to protect the vote in ... · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 1
    endorsement
    Center Action Fund includes Meng on its 2026 general election endorsement list

    Center Action Fund's published list of 2026 midterm general endorsements included Grace Meng for NY-06.

    2026 Midterm General Endorsements - Center Action Fund · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Oct 1
    news
    Meng co-leads CAPAC-CHC letter urging USCIS to rescind DHS asylum rule

    As CAPAC chair, Meng co-led a letter with the Congressional Hispanic Caucus urging USCIS to rescind a DHS rule allowing asylum referrals without affirmative interviews, arguing it bypassed required public comment and was unlawful.

    CAPAC and CHC Stand Against DHS Attempt to End Affirmative Asylum Interviews · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Sep 29
    news
    Meng says she is 'very excited' for AOC's 'continued rise' in the Democratic Party

    In remarks reported by Breitbart, Rep. Meng expressed enthusiasm for Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's growing prominence within the Democratic Party.

    Dem Rep. Meng: 'Very Excited' for AOC's 'Continued Rise in Our Party' · Sep 29, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Sep 28
    news
    Meng co-sponsors recognition of AANAPISI Week with Reps. Chu, Takano and Sen. Hirono

    Reps. Chu, Takano, Meng and Sen. Hirono jointly recognized Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions Week.

    Reps. Chu, Takano, Meng and Sen. Hirono Recognize Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions Week · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Sep 25
    news
    Meng and Sen. Duckworth reintroduce Mom Economy Resolution

    Meng and Sen. Tammy Duckworth reintroduced the Mom Economy Resolution, framed as promoting and empowering mothers in the workforce, with Meng's office tying it to criticism of Trump's economic record.

    AS TRUMP CRATERS ECONOMY, MENG AND ... · Sep 25, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  7. Sep 25
    endorsement
    Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund endorses Grace Meng

    Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund announced its endorsement of Meng as part of a new round of federal endorsements backing 18 candidates across 8 states.

    Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Announces New Round of ... · Sep 25, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  8. Sep 21
    endorsement
    NYSNA endorses Grace Meng for reelection in NY-06

    The New York State Nurses Association listed Meng among its endorsed candidates for Congress in the 2026 general election.

    NYSNA 2026 General Election Endorsements | New York ... · Sep 21, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • Pro-Israel America organization
    Listed among Meng's endorsements on iVoterGuide's 2026 candidate profile. ivoterguide.com
  • Center Action Fund organization
    Listed on the Center Action Fund 2026 midterm general endorsements page for NY-06. centeractionfund.org
  • LIUNA-NY union
    Listed among Meng's endorsements on iVoterGuide's 2026 candidate profile. ivoterguide.com
  • New York State Association of Letter Carriers (NYSALC) and NYSALC Local 294 union
    Listed among Meng's labor endorsements in QNS April 10, 2026 article. qns.com
  • New York League of Conservation Voters organization
    Listed among Meng's endorsements on iVoterGuide's 2026 candidate profile. ivoterguide.com
  • SMART Workers Local 28 union
    Listed among Meng's labor endorsements in QNS April 10, 2026 article. qns.com
  • New York State AFL-CIO union
    Listed on the New York State AFL-CIO 2026 endorsements page for NY-06. nysaflcio.org
  • District Council 37 union
    Listed as part of Meng's labor coalition in QNS April 10, 2026 article. qns.com
  • End Citizens United organization
    Listed among Meng's endorsements on iVoterGuide's 2026 candidate profile. ivoterguide.com
  • 32BJ union
    Listed as part of Meng's labor coalition in QNS April 10, 2026 article. qns.com
  • Sierra Club Independent Action organization
    Listed among Meng's endorsements on iVoterGuide's 2026 candidate profile. ivoterguide.com
  • 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East union
    QNS reported the endorsement as occurring "just last week" prior to the April 10, 2026 article. qns.com
  • Planned Parenthood Action Fund organization
    Listed among Meng's endorsements on iVoterGuide's 2026 candidate profile. ivoterguide.com
  • Laborers' International Union of North America (LIUNA) union
    Listed among Meng's labor endorsements in QNS April 10, 2026 article. qns.com
  • Jewish Democratic Council of America (JDCA) organization
    JDCA announced endorsement of Meng as part of its House, Senate, and gubernatorial candidate endorsements. jewishdems.org · Jun 16, 2026
  • UNITE HERE Local 100 union
    Reported by PoliticsNY on May 11, 2026 as endorsing Meng's re-election bid. politicsny.com · May 11, 2026
  • New York City District Council of Carpenters (NYCDCC) union
    Reported by PoliticsNY on May 11, 2026 as endorsing Meng's re-election bid. politicsny.com · May 11, 2026
  • State Sen. John Liu official
    Liu said, "We need Grace Meng more than ever, and I am proud and honored to support her bid for re-election." qns.com · Mar 18, 2026

Campaign finance

Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.

Raised
$2.03M
Spent
$1.97M
Cash on hand
$1.03M

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H2NY06116(opens in a new tab)

Sources 21

  1. [1] Grace Meng iVoterGuide Profile - iVoterGuide(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  2. [2] Democratic Congress members rally to protect the vote in ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
  3. [3] New York State AFL-CIO Endorsements 2026(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
  4. [4] Grace Meng — official campaign website(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
  5. [5] 2026 Midterm General Endorsements - Center Action Fund(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
  6. [6] CAPAC and CHC Stand Against DHS Attempt to End Affirmative Asylum Interviews(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
  7. [7] Dem Rep. Meng: 'Very Excited' for AOC's 'Continued Rise in Our Party'(opens in a new tab) Sep 29, 2026
  8. [8] Reps. Chu, Takano, Meng and Sen. Hirono Recognize Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions Week(opens in a new tab) Sep 28, 2026
  9. [9] AS TRUMP CRATERS ECONOMY, MENG AND ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 25, 2026
  10. [10] Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Announces New Round of ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 25, 2026
  11. [11] NYSNA 2026 General Election Endorsements | New York ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 21, 2026
  12. [12] Jewish Dems Endorse House, Senate, and Gubernatorial ...(opens in a new tab) Jun 16, 2026
  13. [13] RANKING MEMBER MENG DEMANDS ANSWERS FROM ...(opens in a new tab) May 21, 2026
  14. [14] Rep. Grace Meng receives endorsement of hospitality and carpenters unions in re-election bid(opens in a new tab) May 11, 2026
  15. [15] Rep. Meng racks up endorsements from labor unions ahead of Democratic primary – QNS(opens in a new tab) Apr 10, 2026
  16. [16] Sen. Liu endorses incumbent Rep. Grace Meng in 2026 election – QNS(opens in a new tab) Mar 18, 2026
  17. [17] MENG STATEMENT ON GOP GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2025
  18. [18] MENG NAMED AS TOP DEMOCRAT ON APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE(opens in a new tab) Jan 15, 2025
  19. [19] MENG RELEASES FACT SHEET DETAILING PROJECT 2025’S ATTACKS ON ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2024
  20. [20] Economy and Small Business(opens in a new tab) Mar 16, 2023
  21. [21] Immigration(opens in a new tab) Mar 16, 2023
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