Federal
U.S. Representative, 20th Congressional District
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 2 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: A U.S. representative votes on federal laws and the federal budget in the U.S. House.
Covers Albany County, Schenectady County, part of Montgomery County, part of Rensselaer County and part of Saratoga County.
Taxes & budget
Ralph F. AmbrosioRepublican, Conservative
- Supports tax cuts and deregulation to lower costs.
Paul D. TonkoDemocratic, Working Families
No documented position found.
Public safety
Ralph F. AmbrosioRepublican, Conservative
- Supports law enforcement and the right to self-defense.
Paul D. TonkoDemocratic, Working Families
No documented position found.
Economy & jobs
Ralph F. AmbrosioRepublican, Conservative
No documented position found.
Paul D. TonkoDemocratic, Working Families
- Introduced bills to lower household energy costs.In office
- Introduced the Good Energy Jobs Act on labor standards.In office
Environment & parks
Ralph F. AmbrosioRepublican, Conservative
- Supports an all-of-the-above energy strategy.
Paul D. TonkoDemocratic, Working Families
- Reintroduced bill investing in carbon dioxide removal.In office
Health & human services
Ralph F. AmbrosioRepublican, Conservative
No documented position found.
Paul D. TonkoDemocratic, Working Families
- Supports strengthening the Affordable Care Act.
- Introduced Disability Community Act supporting disability care workers.In office
Government & transparency
Ralph F. AmbrosioRepublican, Conservative
- Supports term limits and voter ID.
Paul D. TonkoDemocratic, Working Families
- Voted for Massie amendment addressing military aid to Israel.In office
Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 6 issues covered in this race.