In 1976, Meyer won the Democratic nomination for New York's 23rd congressional district, however, he was defeated in the general election by Bruce F. Caputo. Meyer also served on the Board of Regents of the State University of New York from 1977 to 2000.
In 1976, Meyer secured the Democratic nomination for New York's 23rd congressional district and went on to serve on the Board of Regents of the State University of New York from 1977 to 2000.