Demond Meeks is an American union organizer and politician who currently serves in the New York State Assembly from the 137th district as a member of the Democratic Party.

[1][2] Meeks is the second African American to represent Monroe County in the Assembly; David Gantt, his predecessor, was the first.

After graduating from Monroe Community College and SUNY-Brockport, Meeks began working as a labor organizer.

Meeks announced his campaign for the seat, and won the Democratic primary against county legislator Ernest Flagler and two other candidates.

[5] As Gantt had died over the summer, leaving the seat vacant, Meeks was sworn in early on November 12, 2020.