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Paul Tonko
Representative · NY · District 20
DemocratRanking Member, Environment
Raised $957,587 · 74K followers (office + personal) · missed 0.3% of votes
Top contributing industries: not mapped ($175,000), Labor Unions ($105,000), Energy ($30,000), Health ($20,000), Technology ($15,000)
Paul Tonko is a Democratic U.S. Representative for New York's 20th district. He has served 17.7 years in Congress and is up for reelection in 2026. He raised $957,587 in the 2026 cycle so far, has 74K followers across office and personal social accounts, sponsored 29 bills in the 119th Congress, scored 0.39 on the 118th Legislative Effectiveness Score, reported a net worth of $15,001 to $50,000.
Background and career
Paul David Tonko ( TONK-oh; born June 18, 1949) is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for New York's 20th congressional district since 2013. He represented the 21st congressional district from 2009 to 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, Tonko has been called a staunch progressive.
Education
| School | Degree | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarkson University | BS | source |
Career before Congress
| Role | Organization | Years | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| CEO | New York State Energy Research and Development Authority | source |
Citizenship
citizen by birth in the United States.
Religion
Catholic
Previously held offices
- member of the New York State Assembly (1983–2007)
- council member, Montgomery County (1976–1983)
Campaign fundraising
Raised $1,547,113 in the 2024 cycle and $957,587 so far in the 2026 cycle (partial).
Top individual donors, 2024
| Name | Employer | Occupation | City/State | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARNOLD, LAURA | NOT EMPLOYED | RETIRED | HOUSTON, TX | $6,600 |
| LINDEN, LAWRENCE H. | NOT-EMPLOYED | RETIRED | NEW YORK, NY | $6,600 |
| LINDEN, DANA W. | SELF-EMPLOYED | WRITER | NEW YORK, NY | $6,600 |
| DECHMAN, DAVID | SUMMIT ROCK ADVISORS | INVESTMENTS | NEW YORK, NY | $6,600 |
| BLOOD, DAVID W. | GENERATION INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | INVESTMENT MANAGER | ASPEN, CO | $6,600 |
| ARPEY, MICHAEL W. | HUNTER POINT CAPITAL | PRESIDENT | SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY | $6,600 |
| ARPEY, STACIE | NOT EMPLOYED | HOMEMAKER | SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY | $6,600 |
| MONTGOMERY, GREGORY R. | SELF-EMPLOYED | ARTIST | ALBANY, NY | $5,200 |
| GOLUB, NEIL M. | GOLUB CORPORATION | CHAIRMAN | NISKAYUNA, NY | $4,550 |
| KIEPURA, SANDRA | NOT EMPLOYED | RETIRED | ALBANY, NY | $4,271 |
| ROSE, HAL S. | NOT EMPLOYED | RETIRED | SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY | $4,003 |
| BENDER, PHOEBE P. | NOT EMPLOYED | RETIRED | ALBANY, NY | $4,000 |
| HAZAPIS, ANTHONY P. | SELF-EMPLOYED | HOME ENTERTAINMENT | ALBANY, NY | $3,532 |
| DONOVAN, DAVID L | NY STATE BROADCASTERS ASSOCIATION | PRESIDENT | VOORHEESVILLE, NY | $3,500 |
| GUIDA, ALFONSO V. JR | GUIDE CONSULTING SERVICES | LOBBYIST | WASHINGTON, DC | $3,500 |
| GLEBERMAN, JOSEPH | THE PRITZKER ORGANIZATION | INVESTMENT MANAGER | NEW YORK, NY | $3,300 |
| STEYER, THOMAS F. | GALVANIZE CLIMATE SOLUTIONS LLC | CO-EXECUTIVE CHAIR | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $3,300 |
| GALLOGLY, MARK | NOT EMPLOYED | RETIRED | NEW YORK, NY | $3,300 |
| STRICKLER, LISE | NOT EMPLOYED | RETIRED | NEW YORK, NY | $3,300 |
| TAYLOR, KAT | TOMKAT RANCH EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION | CO-FOUNDER | REDWOOD CITY, CA | $3,300 |
| GATES, WILLIAM H. III | BILL & MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION | CO-CHAIR | REDMOND, WA | $3,300 |
| KHAN, FARAZ A. | SELF-EMPLOYED | REAL ESTATE | ALBANY, NY | $3,300 |
| GALLOGLY, MARK T. | NOT EMPLOYED | RETIRED | NEW YORK, NY | $3,300 |
| STRICKLER, ELIZABETH B. | NOT EMPLOYED | RETIRED | NEW YORK, NY | $3,300 |
| SCARANO, RICHARD S. | SCARANO BOAT BUILDING INC. | BOATBUILDER | GLENMONT, NY | $3,150 |
Top individual donors, 2026 (partial)
| Name | Employer | Occupation | City/State | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENDER, PHOEBE P. | NOT EMPLOYED | RETIRED | ALBANY, NY | $7,000 |
| ARNOLD, JOHN | ARNOLD VENTURES | CO-FOUNDER | HOUSTON, TX | $7,000 |
| LINDEN, LAWRENCE H. | NOT-EMPLOYED | RETIRED | HEALDSBURG, CA | $7,000 |
| BROIN, JEFF | POET PAC | FOUNDER AND CEO | SIOUX FALLS, SD | $7,000 |
| MULLER, MIKLOS | NOT EMPLOYED | RETIRED | VOORHEESVILLE, NY | $6,100 |
| GOTTESMAN, SALLY | NOT EMPLOYED | RETIRED | NEW YORK, NY | $3,500 |
| ARNOLD, LAURA | ARNOLD VENTURES | CO-FOUNDER | HOUSTON, TX | $3,500 |
| RILEY, ALMEDA C. | NOT EMPLOYED | RETIRED | SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY | $3,000 |
| LARRABEE, EILEEN F. | OPEN SPACE INSTITUTE | CHIEF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS OFFICER | ALBANY, NY | $2,500 |
| GUIDA, ALFONSO V. JR | GUIDE CONSULTING SERVICES | LOBBYIST | WASHINGTON, DC | $2,500 |
| GOLUB, NEIL M. | GOLUB CORPORATION | CHAIRMAN | NISKAYUNA, NY | $2,250 |
| HAZAPIS, ANTHONY P. | HIPPO'S HOME ENTERTAINMENT | OWNER | ALBANY, NY | $2,000 |
| DONOVAN, DAVID L | NY STATE BROADCASTERS ASSOCIATION | PRESIDENT | VOORHEESVILLE, NY | $2,000 |
| DELLA ROCCO, THOMAS F. | NOT EMPLOYED | RETIRED | BERNE, NY | $1,895 |
| ROSE, HAL S. | NOT EMPLOYED | RETIRED | SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY | $1,725 |
| GARGIULO, JANET E. | NOT EMPLOYED | RETIRED | ALBANY, NY | $1,650 |
| BROWN, MARK E. | NOT EMPLOYED | RETIRED | SCHENECTADY, NY | $1,604 |
| FELSEN, CAROL A. | NOT EMPLOYED | RETIRED | GUILDERLAND, NY | $1,559 |
| BAILEY, MARIANNE D. S. | NOT EMPLOYED | RETIRED | GLENVILLE, NY | $1,550 |
| MCCULLOUGH, RANDY L. | NYS FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION INC. | DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | AMSTERDAM, NY | $1,500 |
| MURRAY, FRANCIS J. JR. | NOT EMPLOYED | RETIRED | DELMAR, NY | $1,500 |
| KIM, RONALD J. | SOLOMON LAW FIRM PLLC | ATTORNEY | SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY | $1,500 |
| STEVENS, COLEEN B. | NOT EMPLOYED | RETIRED | CHARLTON, NY | $1,500 |
| OPALKA, CHESTER J. | NOT EMPLOYED | RETIRED | AVERILL PARK, NY | $1,500 |
| PACKER, JASON M. | HILL & MARKES | CEO | AMSTERDAM, NY | $1,500 |
PAC and party committee contributors over $5,000, 2024
| Committee | Type | Industry | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SHEET METAL, AIR, RAIL AND TRANSPORTATION WORKERS POLITICAL ACTION LEAGUE | PAC | Technology | $5,000 |
| WATERPAC - NATIONAL RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION POLITICAL COMMITTEE | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| INT'L UNION OF BRICKLAYERS AND ALLIED CRAFTWORKERS | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| PUBLIC SERVICE ENTERPRISE GROUP INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (PEGPAC) | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| AMERICAN NURSES ASSOCIATION PAC | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| ALZHEIMERS IMPACT MOVEMENT POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| OWENS & MINOR, INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (OWENS & MINOR PAC) | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| AMERICAN PODIATRIC MEDICAL ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Health | $5,000 |
| MACHINISTS NON PARTISAN POLITICAL LEAGUE OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MACHINISTS & AEROSPACE WORKERS | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| NATIONAL THOROUGHBRED RACING ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE/HORSE PAC | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE COUNTY & MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES P E O P L E | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS, AFL-CIO COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL EDUCATION | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| GROWTH ENERGY PAC | PAC | Energy | $5,000 |
| AMERICAN CRYSTAL SUGAR COMPANY POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Agriculture | $5,000 |
| POET PAC | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| NATIONAL GRID USA POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| CARPENTERS LEGISLATIVE IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| NATSO INC. NATSO PAC | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| SOCIETY OF INDEPENDENT GASOLINE MARKETERS OF AMERICA PAC (SIGMA: AMERICA'S LEADING FUEL MARKETERS PAC) | PAC | Energy | $5,000 |
| WATERPAC - NATIONAL RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION POLITICAL COMMITTEE | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| PG&E CORPORATION EMPLOYEES ENERGYPAC | PAC | Energy | $5,000 |
| INT'L UNION OF BRICKLAYERS AND ALLIED CRAFTWORKERS | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| CARPENTERS LEGISLATIVE IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| MACHINISTS NON PARTISAN POLITICAL LEAGUE OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MACHINISTS & AEROSPACE WORKERS | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| AVANGRID POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| THE AMERICAN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION, INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (AOTPAC) | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| NATIONAL THOROUGHBRED RACING ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE/HORSE PAC | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Real Estate | $5,000 |
| NATIONAL GRID USA POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| NATIONAL MULTIFAMILY HOUSING COUNCIL POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Real Estate | $5,000 |
| AMERICAN CRYSTAL SUGAR COMPANY POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Agriculture | $5,000 |
| HOLCIM US EMPLOYEES PAC | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CONVENIENCE STORES POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Retail | $5,000 |
| BALL CORPORATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| BALL CORPORATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| NATIONAL GRID USA POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| NATSO INC. NATSO PAC | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| POET PAC | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, INC. PAC (UPSPAC) | PAC | Transportation | $5,000 |
| AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS, AFL-CIO COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL EDUCATION | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| JOHNSON CONTROLS INC. PAC | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| GROWTH ENERGY PAC | PAC | Energy | $5,000 |
| INTERNATIONAL UNION OF PAINTERS AND ALLIED TRADES POLITICAL ACTION TOGETHER POLITICAL COMMITTEE | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| REGENERON PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. PAC | PAC | Health | $5,000 |
| AMALGAMATED TRANSIT UNION - COPE | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| AMERICAN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERING COMPANIES (ACEC/PAC) | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SHEET METAL, AIR, RAIL AND TRANSPORTATION WORKERS POLITICAL ACTION LEAGUE | PAC | Technology | $5,000 |
| POWERPAC OF THE EDISON ELECTRIC INSTITUTE | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
Gross receipts from FEC filings, not net of refunds. Industry mappings are the directory's own classification; see methodology.
PAC and party committee contributors over $5,000, 2026 (partial)
| Committee | Type | Industry | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| PG&E CORPORATION EMPLOYEES ENERGYPAC | PAC | Energy | $5,000 |
| AVANGRID POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| MACHINISTS NON PARTISAN POLITICAL LEAGUE OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MACHINISTS & AEROSPACE WORKERS | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SHEET METAL, AIR, RAIL AND TRANSPORTATION WORKERS POLITICAL ACTION LEAGUE | PAC | Technology | $5,000 |
| INT'L UNION OF BRICKLAYERS AND ALLIED CRAFTWORKERS | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| WATERPAC - NATIONAL RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION POLITICAL COMMITTEE | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| NATIONAL GRID USA POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS, AFL-CIO COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL EDUCATION | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| PSYCHOLOGY PAC OF AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION SERVICES INC. | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEALTH SYSTEM PHARMACIST - PAC | PAC | Health | $5,000 |
| AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEALTH SYSTEM PHARMACIST - PAC | PAC | Health | $5,000 |
| CARPENTERS LEGISLATIVE IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| NATSO INC. NATSO PAC | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| ARCHIPAC - THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| SEIU COPE (SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL EDUCATION) | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| POET PAC | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| PG&E CORPORATION EMPLOYEES ENERGYPAC | PAC | Energy | $5,000 |
| LABORERS' INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA (LIUNA) PAC | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| CARPENTERS LEGISLATIVE IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| NATIONAL GRID USA POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| AMERICAN CRYSTAL SUGAR COMPANY POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Agriculture | $5,000 |
| AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS, AFL-CIO COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL EDUCATION | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| AVANGRID POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Telecommunications | $5,000 |
| MACHINISTS NON PARTISAN POLITICAL LEAGUE OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MACHINISTS & AEROSPACE WORKERS | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| BALL CORPORATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| BALL CORPORATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| AMERICAN CHEMISTRY COUNCIL PAC | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
Gross receipts from FEC filings, not net of refunds. Industry mappings are the directory's own classification; see methodology.
Outside money
2024
| Committee | Supporting the member | Opposing the member | Total | Single-candidate (80%+) | FEC record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENVIRONMENT AMERICA ACTION FUND | $672 | $0 | $672 | No | FEC |
| SIERRA CLUB INDEPENDENT ACTION | $10 | $0 | $10 | Yes | FEC |
2026 (partial)
| Committee | Supporting the member | Opposing the member | Total | Single-candidate (80%+) | FEC record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIERRA CLUB INDEPENDENT ACTION | $10 | $0 | $10 | No | FEC |
Independent expenditures are reported to the FEC by the spending committee, not the member's campaign. A committee is marked single-candidate when 80% or more of its cycle independent-expenditure dollars concern one candidate. Donors are named only at $50,000 or more to a super PAC or joint fundraising committee. For leadership PACs, individuals are named at $50,000 or more; organizations and PACs at $5,000 or more. The 2026 cycle is still in progress.
Amounts are each donor's net total of itemized contributions across the cycle (primary, general, and runoff elections combined), after subtracting refunds, not single gifts. Receipts marked as received in error, returned, or refunded are excluded, and refunds to the donor are subtracted. Joint-fundraising shares are included: the member committee's itemized share of joint-fundraising proceeds (FEC transaction type 15J) counts toward the donor's total, while the joint fundraising committee's own transfers are not counted separately. Donors are named only when their net cycle total is $1,000 or more; smaller donors appear only in the aggregate count and total below each table. Where a returned receipt of $10,000 or more affects a total, it is noted below the table. Lists cover itemized individual gifts to the member's principal campaign committee only. Employer and occupation are self-reported. The 2026 cycle is still in progress.
Donor figures are net of refunds from the FEC individual-contribution bulk files (2024 and 2026 cycles, each itemization taken at its latest amended version before any exclusion), rebuilt and reconciled row by row against the previous release on 2026-10-02; see methodology for the method and the reconciliation counts.
Money and finances
Estimated net worth
$15,001 to $50,000 . Earliest on record (2025): $15,001 to $50,000. disclosure
Estimates are summed from ranges reported on financial disclosures, so they are approximate. Ranges are wide by design.
Stock trades (last 12 months)
0 trades, estimated volume No trades. Quiver
STOCK Act disclosures cover the member, spouse, and dependent children, and report amounts as ranges, so volumes are estimates. Null records mean data was not retrieved, never zero trades.
Top assets
| Asset | Type | Value | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadview D: Down payment | bank deposit | $15K-$50K | Self |
Board seats
- SEEC Institute (Board of Directors)
Earmark requests (FY2026)
Total requested: $28,214,939
| Project | Recipient | Subcommittee | Requested | In House bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UAlbany CNSE 200mm Wafer Cleanroom Equipment Upgrade | The Research Foundation for the State University of New York, on behalf of the University at Albany | Commerce Justice Science | $1,100,000 | Yes |
| Crossroads Center for Children: A Building of Our Own | Crossroads Center for Children | Agriculture | $1,000,000 | No |
| Mechanicville Community Corner Creation | Mechanicville Area Community Services Center, Inc. | Agriculture | $1,200,000 | No |
| Milton Town Hall Expansion | Town of Milton | Agriculture | $500,000 | No |
| Voorheesville Clean Water Resiliency and Village Growth Project | Village of Voorheesville | Agriculture | $400,000 | No |
| Village of Altamont Wastewater Treatment Plant Disinfection Improvements | Village of Altamont | Interior and Environment | $1,200,000 | No |
| Village of Menands South End Neighborhood Water System Improvements | Village of Menands | Interior and Environment | $5,000,000 | No |
| Town of Stillwater Phase Three Water Main Replacements | Town of Stillwater | Interior and Environment | $1,196,243 | No |
| Hudson Valley Community College Applied Technology Education Center (ATEC) | Hudson Valley Community College | Transportation, Housing and Urban Development | $2,000,000 | Yes |
| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's Quantum Innovations in Computing Knowledge (QUICK) | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | Commerce Justice Science | $1,450,000 | Yes |
| Troy Public Main Library Indoor Air Quality Systems | Troy Public Library | Transportation, Housing and Urban Development | $2,000,000 | Yes |
| Glenville Hill Fire District No. 8 Essential Building Repair and Update | Glenville Hill Fire District No. 8 | Transportation, Housing and Urban Development | $1,171,200 | Yes |
| Lincoln Park Southwest Gateway Improvements | City of Albany | Transportation, Housing and Urban Development | $3,000,000 | Yes |
| Village of Scotia Community Park Improvements | Village of Scotia | Transportation, Housing and Urban Development | $3,222,496 | Yes |
| Village of Ballston ADA Transition Plan Sidewalk Improvement Implementation | Village of Ballston Spa | Transportation, Housing and Urban Development | $3,775,000 | Yes |
Requests are not necessarily funded. Amounts shown are requested, not awarded.
Influence in Congress
Legislative effectiveness
0.39 on the 118th Legislative Effectiveness Score (House). thelawmakers.org
Bipartisanship
Lugar Bipartisan Index: -0.01, ranked #134 Lugar Center
Ideology
DW-NOMINATE first dimension: -0.416 (liberal end of the scale), chamber rank #92 of the 119th Congress. Voteview
Interest group ratings
| Group | Rating | Scorecard year |
|---|---|---|
| NRA | F | 2026 |
| LCV | 100 | 2025 |
| AFL-CIO | 100 | 2025 |
| Club for Growth | 0 | 2025 |
| Planned Parenthood | 100 | 2025 |
| ACU | 0 | 2025 |
Bills enacted
0 sponsored bills enacted into law in the 119th Congress.
2026 election
District lean
Cook Partisan Voting Index (2025): D+8. Last election margin: 22.26 points (2024). Cook PVI
2026 election
No notable challenger declared.
Notable family
Voting record (2026)
314 roll-call votes in 2026 · missed 0.3% · party unity 97.4
| Date | Measure | Question | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-08 | H R 6938 | On Passage | Yea |
| 2026-01-08 | H R 504 | Passage, Objections of the President To The Contrary Notwithstanding | Yea |
| 2026-01-08 | H R 131 | Passage, Objections of the President To The Contrary Notwithstanding | Yea |
| 2026-01-08 | H R 1834 | On Passage | Yea |
| 2026-01-14 | H R 7006 | On Passage | Yea |
| 2026-02-03 | H R 7148 | On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments | Nay |
| 2026-03-05 | H CON RES 38 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Yea |
| 2026-04-16 | H CON RES 40 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Yea |
| 2026-04-16 | H RES 965 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Yea |
| 2026-04-29 | S CON RES 33 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Nay |
| 2026-04-30 | H R 7567 | On Passage | Nay |
| 2026-05-14 | H CON RES 75 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Yea |
| 2026-06-03 | H CON RES 86 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Yea |
| 2026-06-03 | H RES 518 | On Motion to Discharge | Yea |
| 2026-06-04 | H R 2913 | On Passage | Yea |
| 2026-06-09 | S 2 | On Passage | Nay |
| 2026-06-09 | H R 5408 | On Passage | Yea |
| 2026-07-14 | H R 139 | On Passage | Nay |
| 2026-07-15 | H R 8595 | On Passage | Nay |
| 2026-07-21 | H R 9770 | On Passage | Nay |
| 2026-07-22 | H R 8800 | On Passage | Nay |
| 2026-07-22 | H R 7008 | On Passage | Nay |
| 2026-07-22 | H CON RES 113 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Nay |
| 2026-07-23 | H CON RES 89 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Yea |
| 2026-09-01 | H R 9436 | On Passage | Nay |
| 2026-09-02 | H R 1501 | On Passage | Nay |
| 2026-09-15 | H CON RES 93 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Yea |
Legislation
Sponsored 29 bills and cosponsored 639 bills in the 119th Congress.
| Bill | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| H.R. 1355 | Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act of 2025 | Ordered Reported |
| H.R. 8209 | To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the school-based health centers grant program. | Ordered Reported |
| H.R. 1106 | Scientific Integrity Act | Introduced |
| H.Res. 209 | Expressing support for the designation of April 5, 2025, as “Barth Syndrome Awareness Day”. | Introduced |
| H.R. 2087 | SAFE Bet Act of 2025 | Introduced |
Latest statements
- Tonko Demands Answers on Buffalo Detention Center Expansion
- Tonko, Kiggans Introduce Bipartisan Resolution to Recognize Pharmacy Workforce Suicide Awareness Day
- Tonko Introduces Slate of Affordability Bills to Lower Energy Costs
- Tonko, Heinrich & Budzinski Introduce Good Energy Jobs Act
- Tonko Demands NSF Withdraw Proposal Politicizing Science
Latest official press releases and statements from the member's official site. This section requires periodic refresh; always check the source site for the newest items.
Social following
| Platform | Office account | Personal account |
|---|---|---|
| X | @RepPaulTonko (28K) | @PaulTonko (3K) |
| @reppaultonko (9K) | not found | |
| @reppaultonko (33K) | not found | |
| YouTube | @reppaultonko (1K) | not found |
| not found | not found | |
| Threads | not found | not found |
| TikTok | not found | not found |
Office total: 71K · Personal total: 3K · Combined: 74K
Collected 2026-09-29. Office accounts are the member's official congressional accounts; personal accounts are their own campaign/personal accounts. Totals sum only accounts with a retrieved count and are never zero-filled. X counts are approximate (logged-out page variance). A missing account means none was verified, not that none exists.
Committee assignments
| Committee | Role |
|---|---|
| House Committee on Energy and Commerce | Member |
| House Committee on the Budget | Member |
| Oversight and Investigations | Member |
| Energy | Member |
| Environment | Ranking Member |
Caucus memberships
Only documented caucus memberships are listed; memberships are never inferred.
Staff
Chief of staff
Jeffrey K Morgan · (202) 225-5076
Communications director
Rachel E Dejean · (202) 225-5076
Staff data from House and Senate payroll filings; roles can change and filings can lag.
Offices
Washington, D.C. office
2269 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515
(202) 225-5076
District/state offices
| City | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Albany | 19 Dove Street, Unit 302, Albany, NY 12210 | (518) 465-0700; Fax: (518) 427-5107 |
| Saratoga Springs | 433 Broadway, Suite 201, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 | (518) 374-4547 |