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R Republican; Conservative · U.S. House 6, New York · Nov 3, 2026

Joseph
Chou

Republican candidate Joseph Chou challenges incumbent Grace Meng in New York's 6th Congressional District in 2026.

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7
positions
11
endorsements
1
josephforny.com ↗(opens in a new tab)
Opponent Grace Meng D Compare race →

Background

Joseph Chou is a Republican candidate for U.S. House of Representatives in New York's 6th Congressional District (Queens) in the November 3, 2026 general election. He was born in Japan in 1964 and arrived in the United States in 1974, eventually settling in Queens, New York. 5

According to his campaign biography, Chou worked in the limousine and car-service industry before transitioning to auto repair. He opened a Queens-based auto-repair business in 1990, which he continues to operate. 5

Chou has run for federal office previously, with the FEC listing campaign activity in both the 2024 and 2026 congressional cycles for NY-6. He also ran for New York City Council District 20 in 2025; neither race resulted in an elected office. 717 The 2026 general-election certification lists him on both the Republican and Conservative ballot lines, facing incumbent Representative Grace Meng. 16

At a glance

Party
Republican; Conservative
Running for
U.S. House · District 6, New York
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
Small business owner (auto repair), Queens, NY
Website
josephforny.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.

Timeline

  1. Oct 7
    news
    KAGC voter guide lists Joseph Chou (R) as candidate in NY-6 race

    The Korean American Grassroots Conference 2026 New York election guide, updated around October 7-10, listed Joseph Chou as the Republican candidate opposing incumbent Grace Meng in NY-6.

    Election Guide 2026: New York - KAGC · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 1
    poll
    Forecast model gives Chou less than 1% chance of winning NY-6; race rated 'Solid D'

    Seldon's forecast model updated around October 1 estimated Meng at more than 99% and Chou at less than 1%, rating the race 'Solid D'. This is a model estimate, not a survey poll.

    New York’s 6th District 2026 Forecast: Meng vs. Chou · Seldon Beta · Sep 29, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Sep 27
    filing
    Joseph Chou listed as Republican candidate on the ballot for NY-6 against incumbent Grace Meng

    ChamberLight reported Chou as the Republican candidate 'on the ballot' for New York's 6th Congressional District, with the general election scheduled for November 3, 2026. The page noted two candidates on the ballot and five candidates who had filed overall.

    New York's 6th Congressional District 2026: Meng vs. Chou | ChamberLight · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Jun 30
    news
    No FEC fundraising reports on file for Joseph Chou as of mid-2026 reporting period

    ChamberLight's finance section, covering data through June 30, 2026, showed 'NO FEC REPORTS ON FILE' for Chou, providing no comparable fundraising total to opponent Grace Meng.

    New York's 6th Congressional District 2026: Meng vs. Chou | ChamberLight · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • Queens County Republican Party organization
    Listed as GOP-endorsed candidate for NY-6 Congressional District on the Queens County GOP 2026 candidates page and confirmed on iVoterGuide under 'Conservative' endorsements. queenscountygop.com

Campaign finance

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

Raised
$2,578
Spent
$550
Cash on hand
$4,149

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H4NY06047(opens in a new tab)

Sources 7

  1. [1] Joseph J. Chou(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  2. [2] Voter Guide Profile for NY U.S. Rep., Dist. 6 candidate - Joseph J. Chou(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  3. [3] Election Guide 2026: New York - KAGC(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
  4. [4] 2026 Candidates | Queens County Republican Party(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
  5. [5] New York’s 6th District 2026 Forecast: Meng vs. Chou · Seldon Beta(opens in a new tab) Sep 29, 2026
  6. [6] New York's 6th Congressional District 2026: Meng vs. Chou | ChamberLight(opens in a new tab) Sep 28, 2026
  7. [7] Issues(opens in a new tab) May 29, 2026
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