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2026 Race · New York

U.S. House (District 20)

1 candidate on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. House (District 20) in New York is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 1 candidate is on record: Paul Tonko (Democratic). The seat is currently held by Paul Tonko (Democratic), who has served since January 2009, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

Incumbent's record this term

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Paul Tonko

Democratic · Since January 2009

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • Energy and Commerce
  • the Budget

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • HR.8209

    To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the school-based health centers grant program.

  • HRES.1290

    Recognizing the significant and often overlooked behavioral health needs experienced by individuals and...

2026 New York U.S. House (District 20) — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. House (District 20) in New York in 2026?

Paul Tonko (Democratic). Paul Tonko is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 New York U.S. House (District 20) election?

The general election is November 3, 2026. Voter registration deadlines are set by New York and are listed at vote.gov.

Who currently holds this seat?

Paul Tonko, a Democratic, currently represents New York, serving since January 2009.

What committees does Paul Tonko serve on?

Paul Tonko serves on House Committee on Energy and Commerce and House Committee on the Budget. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.