Question 1

Who is Paul Tonko?

Accepted Answer

Paul Tonko is a Democratic Representative from New York, now in year 17 of congressional service.

Question 2

What is Paul Tonko’s voting record?

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Rep. Paul Tonko has cast 136 recorded roll call votes in the 119th Congress. Rep. Tonko voted yea 47% and nay 51% of the time.

Question 3

What bills has Paul Tonko sponsored?

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Rep. Paul Tonko has sponsored 217 bills and cosponsored 4,581 in Congress. Legislative focus areas include Health, Energy, Environmental Protection, and Science, Technology, Communications. Most recently, Rep. Tonko introduced HR 8241 in April 2026: "Power for the People Act of 2026"

Question 4

What district does Paul Tonko represent?

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Rep. Paul Tonko represents New York's 20th congressional district. With a median household income of $86,491, the district heavily Democratic (D+22). The median age is 39.7. Median rent runs $1,276/month. Unemployment sits at 4.9%.

Question 5

What committees does Paul Tonko serve on?

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Rep. Paul Tonko serves on House Committee on Energy and Commerce, House Committee on the Budget. Rep. Tonko holds leadership positions as Ranking Member of the Environment Subcommittee. Across these committees, Rep. Tonko sits on 3 subcommittees.

Question 6

How do I contact Paul Tonko?

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Rep. Paul Tonko's Washington office is at 2369 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515. Call (202) 225-5076. You can send a letter, make a call, or see other ways to reach Rep. Tonko's office.

Question 7

Is Paul Tonko a democrat?

Accepted Answer

Paul Tonko is a member of the Democratic Party, representing New York's 20th district in the U.S. House. Rep. Tonko has cast 136 roll call votes in the 119th Congress, voting yea 47% of the time.

Question 8

Where did Paul Tonko go to school?

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Paul Tonko's education includes: B.S. in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering from Clarkson University, Potsdam, NY (1971).

Question 9

What are the demographics of New York District 20?

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New York District 20 is 7.4% Hispanic, 73.8% White, 9% Black, 5.5% Asian. The median age is 39.7. Median household income is $86,491. The poverty rate is 7.6%. Unemployment is 4.9%. Median rent is $1,276/month. Median home value is $287,300. 3.1% of residents are uninsured. Source: Census ACS.

Question 10

How did Paul Tonko do in the 2024 election?

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In the 2024 election, the result was 61.13% Democratic and 38.87% Republican. 363,445 total votes were cast. The Democratic candidate won by 22.26 points. Trend: D shift +12 from the previous cycle. Trend: D shift +12 from the previous cycle.

Paul Tonko

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