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New York · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 20

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Paul D. Tonko Democratic · Incumbent Democratic U.S. Representative Paul Tonko, serving his ninth term for New York's 20th District, is running for re-election in 2026. Full profile → Ralph F. Ambrosio Republican Ralph F. Ambrosio, Republican challenger for New York's 20th Congressional District in 2026 Full profile →

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IssuePaul D. Tonko
Democratic
Ralph F. Ambrosio
Republican
Economy & jobsSupports quality jobs and clean-energy economy for the Capital Region Supports tax cuts and deregulation to lower costs
HousingSupports affordable housing investment and legislation no sourced position
Health careSupports Medicare for All and restoring ACA/Medicaid protections no sourced position
ImmigrationSupports abolishing ICE and protecting sensitive locations from enforcement Supports ICE cooperation and secure borders
Abortion & reproductive rightsSupports protecting reproductive rights and a woman's right to choose no sourced position
EducationSupports STEM education investment for future job markets Supports parental rights in education
Climate & energyStrongly supports federal climate action and clean-energy investment Disputes climate change as an existential threat; supports fossil fuels
Crime & public safetySupports gun-safety measures and community safety reforms Supports law enforcement and the right to self-defense
Taxes & budgetOpposes tax cuts for the wealthy; supports safety-net programs Supports tax cuts and deregulation
GunsSupports expanded background checks and gun-safety legislation Supports the right to self-defense; declined to detail gun restrictions
Democracy & electionsSupports voting rights and opposes partisan redistricting Supports congressional term limits and Voter ID
Foreign policy & defenseOpposes unauthorized military action; supports congressional war powers no sourced position

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