Incumbent
Paul D. Tonko
Incumbent Democratic candidate for U.S. House in New York
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NOV 7, 2026
General Election
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98%chance to win
$1.5KNOV 7, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleU.S. Representative
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
Age77 years old (Jun 18, 1949)
GenderMale
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LocationNew York
BackgroundU.S. Representative
EducationClarkson University (B.S., 1971)
Notable personal detailsPaul David Tonko is a U.S. Representative from New York who has served in Congress since January 3, 2009. Before Congress, he served on the Montgomery County Board of Supervisors and in the New York State Assembly (1983–2007). He is a Clarkson University graduate and worked as a public works engineer and in a state transportation agency, and later served as president of the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (2007–2008).
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
Paul Tonko’s public statements oppose tax cuts for millionaires and billionaires and criticize Republican tax legislation as shifting costs onto middle-class and working families. His record also shows support for legislation he describes as delivering consumer cost relief while taking on corporate and wealthy tax avoidance.
Healthcare
Supports expanding government-backed health coverage, including strengthening Medicare and Medicaid, lowering ACA premiums, and protecting ACA coverage for pre-existing conditions. Also backed Medicare for All legislation that would create a comprehensive national health plan with no co-pays or deductibles.
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Immigration & Border
Supports comprehensive immigration reform with legal status protections, humanitarian relief, and border security measures. Also opposes funding for DHS and ICE and has called for ICE to be abolished, with immigration enforcement shifted to other agencies.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Paul Tonko has repeatedly supported legislation to protect reproductive freedom, including the Women’s Health Protection Act and the Right to Contraception Act. He has also condemned abortion bans and said he supports protecting access to reproductive health care free from state restrictions.
Climate & Energy
Paul Tonko supports aggressive federal climate action, including a national climate framework, clean energy investment, and policies aimed at reducing emissions. He has backed the goals and principles of the Green New Deal while emphasizing science-based, evidence-based legislation rather than endorsing every broader aspect of the proposal.
Public Safety & Guns
Paul Tonko supports universal background checks, closing loopholes in gun sales, assault weapons restrictions, red flag laws, and waiting periods. He frames gun violence as a public safety crisis and backs multiple gun violence prevention bills as part of keeping communities safe.
Campaign Fundraising
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