In 2020, Assemblyman David Gantt announced that he would not seek reelection to the 137th district. Meeks announced his campaign for the seat, and won the Democratic primary against county legislator Ernest Flagler and two other candidates.[4] He faced no opposition in the general election.[5] As Gantt had died over the summer, leaving the seat vacant, Meeks was sworn in early on November 12, 2020.[6]
Personal life
Meeks lives in Rochester with his wife, Cratrina, and their children.[3]