Public service, at a glance.
Paul Tonko serves as a representative for New York in the House of Representatives. Paul's first recorded term in this role began on January 6, 2009.
- Chamber
- U.S. House
- State / territory
- New York
- Current party
- Democrat
- District / role
- District 20
- Born
- June 18, 1949
- Scheduled term end
- January 3, 2027
Committee assignments
Service record
| From | To | Party | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 3, 2025 | Jan 3, 2027 (scheduled) | Democrat | District 20 |
| Jan 3, 2023 | Jan 3, 2025 | Democrat | District 20 |
| Jan 3, 2021 | Jan 3, 2023 | Democrat | District 20 |
| Jan 3, 2019 | Jan 3, 2021 | Democrat | District 20 |
| Jan 3, 2017 | Jan 3, 2019 | Democrat | District 20 |
| Jan 6, 2015 | Jan 3, 2017 | Democrat | District 20 |
| Jan 3, 2013 | Jan 3, 2015 | Democrat | District 20 |
| Jan 5, 2011 | Jan 3, 2013 | Democrat | District 21 |
| Jan 6, 2009 | Jan 3, 2011 | Democrat | District 21 |
Published biographical research
These are dated observations from named sources. They are not new surveys of the member’s identity or beliefs.
| Field | Reported value | Source and coverage | Evidence date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Religious affiliation | Catholic | Religious affiliation of members of the 119th Congress Named members of the incoming 119th Congress; historical observation, not a live survey | Published Jan 2, 2025 |
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