Asm. Demond Meeks
Demond Meeks has represented AD-137 since 2019 in a D+42 district rated Safe D across all modeled 2026 electoral scenarios, having won his 2024 general election against Marcus C. Williams by 43.2 points (71.6% to 28.4%) and his 2022 contest against the same opponent by 35.8 points; the district carries a 55.6% Democratic registration against 13.3% Republican, with 29.2% Independent. AD-137 is a majority-Black district (40.9% Black, 33.7% white, 21.0% Hispanic) with a poverty rate of 29.4%, median household income of $44,608, and a homeownership rate of 43.2%, reflecting a low-income urban constituency. In the 2025 session Meeks sponsored 39 bills, with the heaviest concentration in Correction (4 bills), followed by Education, Insurance, Public Service, and Tax at 3 bills each, alongside sponsorship in Penal, Public Health, and Vehicle and Traffic. Top lobbying sectors active in his district context and his legislative focus on corrections and public health represent areas where outside institutional interest may align with his bill portfolio.AI
Topic Focus AI
Topics extracted by AI from joint Senate-Assembly committee hearing transcripts and floor debate. Tag size reflects number of supporting citations.
Key Issues AI
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Legislative Activity (2025–2026)
Bill sponsorship from NYS Open Legislation API. Hearing appearances from joint Senate-Assembly committee transcripts. Floor debate from official Assembly session transcripts (Granicus, 2023–present).
Bill Focus Areas 2025–2026
Grouped by law section from sponsored Assembly bills. Source: NYS Open Legislation API.
Floor Speeches: In Support (24) AI
Supported the amendments as necessary steps in recognizing the humanity of incarcerated individuals and continuing reforms begun with last year's omnibus bill, noting the legislation should not subject convicted individuals to perpetual punishment.
Commended the bill as righting historic wrongs while maintaining confidentiality from the public and accused persons. Argued the change gives investigators tools to follow up with callers, understand their concerns, and account for cultural differences in how reports are made.
Commended the sponsor and stated the legislation is absolutely necessary, citing MLK's principle that 'the time is always right to do what is right,' and expressed support for implementation.
Argued healthcare workers were on the front lines during the pandemic and deserve legislative protection. Stated it is the legislature's responsibility to protect these community members from harm.
Commended the sponsor; stated that better understanding of culture, background and experience helps the state do better by one another.
Floor Speeches: In Opposition AI
No recorded floor speeches in opposition found in our transcript archive for this member.
Electoral History AD-137
General Elections
| Year | Winner | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Demond L. Meeks 71.6% (26,691) | Marcus C. Williams 28.4% (10,573) | 43.2pts |
| 2022 | Demond L. Meeks 67.9% (16,900) | Marcus C. Williams 32.1% (7,990) | 35.8pts |
| 2020 | Demond L. Meeks 100.0% (33,952) | Uncontested | — |
| 2018 | David F. Gantt 100.0% (22,825) | Uncontested | — |
| 2016 | David F. Gantt 100.0% (31,738) | Uncontested | — |
| 2014 | David F. Gantt 78.6% (13,288) | Ann C. Lewis 21.4% (3,622) | 57.2pts |
| 2012 | David F. Gantt 88.0% (33,081) | Andrew P. Langdon 12.0% (4,498) | 76.0pts |
| 2010 | Christopher S. Friend 62.9% (21,248) | James E. Hare 32.1% (10,844) | 30.8pts |
| 2008 | Thomas F. O'Mara 100.0% (28,111) | Uncontested | — |
| 2006 | Tom O'Mara 100.0% (23,372) | Uncontested | — |
| 2004 | Tom O'Mara 54.1% (27,099) | James E. Hare 45.9% (22,979) | ⚡ 8.2pts |
| 2002 | George H. Winner, Jr. 89.3% (23,770) | Kathryn B. Fraboni 5.7% (1,524) | 83.6pts |
| 2000 | Charles H. Nesbitt 100.0% (34,547) | Uncontested | — |
| 1998 | Charles H. Nesbitt 100.0% (27,082) | Uncontested | — |
| 1996 | Charles H. Nesbitt 100.0% (32,983) | Uncontested | — |
Primary Elections
| Year | Winner | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 (Democratic) | Demond L. Meeks 44.1% (4,666) | Ernest S. Flagler 33.2% (3,516) | 10.9pts |
| 2018 (Democratic) | David F. Gantt 58.3% (4,752) | Ann C. Lewis 41.7% (3,398) | 16.6pts |
| 2010 (Republican) | Christopher S. Friend 36.9% (3,050) | George Richter 35.8% (2,954) | ⚡ 1.1pts |
| 2010 (Conservative) | Paul N. Marcellus 43.2% (67) | George Richter 28.4% (44) | 14.8pts |
| 2004 (Republican) | Tom O'Mara 41.8% (4,300) | Rusty Smith 26.4% (2,721) | 15.4pts |
| 2004 (Independence) | James E. Hare 58.9% (116) | Tom O'Mara 41.1% (81) | 17.8pts |
| 2004 (Conservative) | Tom O'Mara 60.9% (67) | Bob Bell 39.1% (43) | 21.8pts |
Source: NYS Board of Elections certified results. ⚡ = margin under 10 pts. District history reflects 2022 redistricted boundaries.
Vulnerability Index AD-137
Base lean: D+42
Scenario model: ±5pt national environment shift applied to district base lean (D+42). Base lean blends voter registration (40%) with recent contested general election margins (60%), using up to the last 4 general elections with margins under 40 points. Ratings: Safe D/R = 15+ pts, Likely = 8–14 pts, Lean = 3–7 pts, Toss-up = within 2 pts (Assembly districts are smaller and more homogeneous than Senate districts, so tighter thresholds are used). Generic ballot from Silver Bulletin (Nate Silver), as of 5/21/2026. Not a prediction — reflects structural competitiveness under different cycle environments.
District 137 Profile
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2024).
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Demographics
Commute Mode
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024). Race and ethnicity figures may not sum to 100% — Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity category that overlaps with racial groups.
Lobbying Activity 2024
Top Lobbying Issues
Top Organizations Lobbying This Member
Source: NY Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government via data.ny.gov. Counts reflect bi-monthly disclosure records — not individual meetings.