Paul David Tonko 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. After the 2020 redistricting cycle and effective for the 118th Congress, the 20th district will include all of Albany, Saratoga, and Schenectady Counties as well as part of Rensselaer County.

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Born
1949-06-18, Amsterdam
Education
Clarkson University
Prior Occupations
politician, engineer
Positions Held
member of the New York State Assembly, council member, United States representative
Country
United States
Chamber
House
Party
Democrat
State
New York
Status
Current member
In office since
2009
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