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.
Meyer emerged as the Democratic candidate for New York's 23rd congressional district in 1976, but lost the subsequent election to Bruce F. Caputo. He also served a 23-year term on the Board of Regents of the State University of New York, from 1977 until his retirement in 2000.