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Grace Meng

DEMOCRAT

Grace Meng is running for New York US Representative, District 6, Democratic Primary.

Personal background

Grace Meng has an undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan and a law degree from the Benjamin Cardozo School of Law. She is a married mother of two.

Professional background

Grace previously worked as a public-interest lawyer and, from 2017 to 2020, was vice chair of the Democratic National Committee.

Political background

Grace has served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for New York District 6 since 2013 and as a member of the New York State Assembly, District 22, from 2009 to 2013.

Economy

Supports paid leave and access to affordable child care to help families balance work and family responsibilities.

Advocates for small businesses and aims to create high-quality, good-paying jobs that support families.

Committed to increasing the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour.

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Public Safety

Wants "common-sense gun reform legislation" to address gun violence.

Believes in criminal justice reform that makes the system "more restorative and humane, rather than punitive."

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Healthcare

Supports expanding the Medicare program through the Medicare for All Act to ensure every American has access to comprehensive healthcare while reducing overall spending.

Committed to making healthcare more accessible and affordable by allowing Medicare to negotiate prescription drug prices, capping insulin costs at $35 for Medicare recipients, and providing free adult vaccines.

Wants "menstrual equity legislation" and aims to strengthen protections for women and expand menstrual healthcare rights.

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Energy & the Environment

Supports establishing a grant program to protect vulnerable mothers and babies from climate change risks.

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Foreign Policy and Immigration

Believes in a U.S. foreign policy that emphasizes human rights and humanitarian aid, collaborating with allies to address international issues.

Calls for the Department of Veterans Affairs to "end delays in housing and education benefits" for veterans under the GI Bill.

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Voting & Elections

As of June 18, 2026, Grace Meng’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Education

Promises to fight to secure strong funding for public education.

Advocates for policies addressing the student loan crisis and college affordability.

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