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U.S. Representative, 20th Congressional District
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Paul D. Tonko

Candidate for U.S. Representative, 20th Congressional District

Democratic, Working FamiliesIncumbent

Background

Occupation
U.S. Representative
Lives in
Amsterdam
Campaign website
paultonko.com

U.S. Representative for the Capital Region since 2009 and ranking member of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment. An engineer, he served 25 years in the state Assembly and was president and CEO of the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA).

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Photo: Official portrait — U.S. House of Representatives

Documented positions

Economy & jobs

Environment & parks

Health & human services

  • Supports strengthening the Affordable Care Act.

    Meet Paul — Paul Tonko for Congress

    Campaign website · Paul Tonko for Congress · paultonko.com

    “Strengthening health care and making the Affordable Care Act work for everyone;”
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  • Introduced Disability Community Act supporting disability care workers.In office

    Press Releases | U.S. Representative Paul Tonko

    Government record · Office of Rep. Paul Tonko · tonko.house.gov

    “Tonko, Fitzpatrick Introduce Bipartisan Disability Community Act”
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Government & transparency

  • Voted for Massie amendment addressing military aid to Israel.In office

    Press Releases | U.S. Representative Paul Tonko

    Government record · Office of Rep. Paul Tonko · tonko.house.gov

    “Today, I will vote YES on the Massie amendment that addresses U.S. military aid to Israel.”
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Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Paul D. Tonko on them.

  • Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
  • Public safetyNo documented position found.

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