Federal

U.S. Representative, 5th Congressional District

Vote for: 1
Term: 2 years
Candidates: 2
Election: Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A U.S. representative votes on federal laws and the federal budget in the U.S. House.

Covers part of Queens County.

Candidates Compare by issue

Public safety

George MarshRepublican, Queens United
No documented position found.
Gregory W. MeeksDemocratic
- Supports universal background checks and an assault weapons ban.In office
- Supports a path to citizenship for Dreamers and TPS holders.In office

Housing

George MarshRepublican, Queens United
No documented position found.
Gregory W. MeeksDemocratic
- Reintroduced a grant pilot for basement apartment conversions.In office

Economy & jobs

George MarshRepublican, Queens United
- Supports expanding skilled-trades apprenticeships.
- Supports cutting red tape for neighborhood small businesses.
Gregory W. MeeksDemocratic
- Sponsored corporate board diversity bill that passed Congress.

Roads & infrastructure

George MarshRepublican, Queens United
- Pledges to reintroduce the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
Gregory W. MeeksDemocratic
- Voted for the $1.2 trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill.In office
- Introduced the bipartisan Community Flood Resilience Act.In office

Health & human services

George MarshRepublican, Queens United
- Pledges to protect veterans' earned benefits.
Gregory W. MeeksDemocratic
- Supports keeping Affordable Care Act premium tax credits.In office

Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 5 issues covered in this race.