Paul D. Tonko
Candidate for U.S. Representative, 20th Congressional District
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).
Documented positions
Economy & jobs
Introduced bills to lower household energy costs.In office
ReportPress Releases | U.S. Representative Paul TonkoGovernment record · Office of Rep. Paul Tonko · tonko.house.gov
“Tonko Introduces Slate of Affordability Bills to Lower Energy Costs”
Introduced the Good Energy Jobs Act on labor standards.In office
ReportPress Releases | U.S. Representative Paul TonkoGovernment record · Office of Rep. Paul Tonko · tonko.house.gov
“Tonko, Heinrich & Budzinski Introduce Good Energy Jobs Act”
Environment & parks
Reintroduced bill investing in carbon dioxide removal.In office
ReportPress Releases | U.S. Representative Paul TonkoGovernment record · Office of Rep. Paul Tonko · tonko.house.gov
“Tonko, Whitehouse, Coons & Peters Reintroduce Carbon Dioxide Removal Bill”
Health & human services
Supports strengthening the Affordable Care Act.
ReportMeet Paul — Paul Tonko for CongressCampaign website · Paul Tonko for Congress · paultonko.com
“Strengthening health care and making the Affordable Care Act work for everyone;”
Introduced Disability Community Act supporting disability care workers.In office
ReportPress Releases | U.S. Representative Paul TonkoGovernment record · Office of Rep. Paul Tonko · tonko.house.gov
“Tonko, Fitzpatrick Introduce Bipartisan Disability Community Act”
Government & transparency
Voted for Massie amendment addressing military aid to Israel.In office
ReportPress Releases | U.S. Representative Paul TonkoGovernment 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.”
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.
All sources (28)
- Amended Certification for the November 3, 2026 General Election (September 17, 2026)
Election filing · New York State Board of Elections · elections.ny.gov
- Sample Ballot, November 3, 2026 General Election: Albany 1-1 - 2-1, 3-2 - 3-4, 4-2 - 4-5, 5-1 - 7-1, 7-3, 15-5
Election filing · Albany County Board of Elections · content.civicplus.com
- Sample Ballot, November 3, 2026 General Election: Albany 2-2 - 2-5, 3-1, 4-1, 4-6, 7-2
Election filing · Albany County Board of Elections · content.civicplus.com
- Sample Ballot, November 3, 2026 General Election: Berne 1 - 2
Election filing · Albany County Board of Elections · content.civicplus.com
- Sample Ballot, November 3, 2026 General Election: Bethlehem 1, 3, 4
Election filing · Albany County Board of Elections · content.civicplus.com
- Sample Ballot, November 3, 2026 General Election: Bethlehem 2, 5 - 27
Election filing · Albany County Board of Elections · content.civicplus.com
- Sample Ballot, November 3, 2026 General Election: Coeymans 1 - 5
Election filing · Albany County Board of Elections · content.civicplus.com
- Sample Ballot, November 3, 2026 General Election: Cohoes 1-1 - 6-3
Election filing · Albany County Board of Elections · content.civicplus.com
- Sample Ballot, November 3, 2026 General Election: Colonie 1 - 11, 14 - 15, 17 - 43
Election filing · Albany County Board of Elections · content.civicplus.com
- Sample Ballot, November 3, 2026 General Election: Colonie 12, 13, 16
Election filing · Albany County Board of Elections · content.civicplus.com
- Sample Ballot, November 3, 2026 General Election: Green Island 1 - 2
Election filing · Albany County Board of Elections · content.civicplus.com
- Sample Ballot, November 3, 2026 General Election: Guilderland 1, 2, 10 - 19, 21 - 24
Election filing · Albany County Board of Elections · content.civicplus.com
- Sample Ballot, November 3, 2026 General Election: Guilderland 3 - 9, 20, 25
Election filing · Albany County Board of Elections · content.civicplus.com
- Sample Ballot, November 3, 2026 General Election: Knox 1 - 2
Election filing · Albany County Board of Elections · content.civicplus.com
- Sample Ballot, November 3, 2026 General Election: New Scotland 1 - 7
Election filing · Albany County Board of Elections · content.civicplus.com
- Sample Ballot, November 3, 2026 General Election: Rensselaerville 1 - 3
Election filing · Albany County Board of Elections · content.civicplus.com
- Sample Ballot, November 3, 2026 General Election: Watervliet 1 - 6
Election filing · Albany County Board of Elections · content.civicplus.com
- Sample Ballot, November 3, 2026 General Election: Westerlo 1 - 2
Election filing · Albany County Board of Elections · content.civicplus.com
- Public Offices to Be Voted For Within Albany County in 2026 (updated 08/06/2026)
Election filing · Albany County Board of Elections · albanycountyny.gov
- 2026 General Election Sample Ballot (November 3, 2026)
Election filing · Schenectady County Board of Elections · schenectadycountyny.gov
- Board of Elections: 2026 General Election sample ballots
Election filing · Rensselaer County Board of Elections · rensco.com
- Certification for the November 3, 2026 General Election
Election filing · Saratoga County Board of Elections · Sep 8, 2026 · saratogacountyny.gov
- Board of Elections: 2026 General Election sample ballots
Election filing · Saratoga County Board of Elections · saratogacountyny.gov
- Board of Elections: Ballot Information (Sample Ballots for General Election - November 3, 2026)
Election filing · Montgomery County Board of Elections · montgomerycountyny.gov
- Sample Ballot, Town of Amsterdam District 1: November 3, 2026 General Election
Election filing · Montgomery County Board of Elections · montgomerycountyny.gov
- Biography | U.S. Representative Paul Tonko
Government record · Office of Rep. Paul Tonko · tonko.house.gov
- Meet Paul — Paul Tonko for Congress
Campaign website · Paul Tonko for Congress · paultonko.com
- Press Releases | U.S. Representative Paul Tonko
Government record · Office of Rep. Paul Tonko · tonko.house.gov
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