Paul Tonko
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 20th district |
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Assumed office January 3, 2013 |
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| 21st congressional district (2009–2013) | |
| Preceded by | Michael R. McNulty |
| Member of the New York State Assembly from the 105th district |
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In office April 1983 – June 2007 |
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| Preceded by | Gail S. Shaffer |
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June 18, 1949 Amsterdam, New York |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Single |
| Residence | Amsterdam, New York |
| Alma mater | Clarkson University |
| Profession | Engineer |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Website | Congressional Campaign Website |
Paul David Tonko /ˈtɒŋkoʊ/ (born June 18, 1949) is the U.S. Representative from New York's 20th congressional district, a post he has held since 2009. He is a member of the Democratic Party. The district, numbered as the 21st for his first two terms, is located in the heart of the Capital District and includes Albany, Schenectady and Troy. Tonko previously represented the 105th District in the New York Assembly from 1983 to 2007.
Tonko was president and CEO of the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, from 2007 until his resignation on April 25, 2008. He soon after declared his candidacy for Congress and was first elected in 2008.
Tonko is a lifelong resident of Amsterdam, New York, near Schenectady. He holds a degree in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering from Clarkson University. He is primarily of Polish descent.
Tonko became active in politics. He was elected as a member, and subsequently Chair, of the Montgomery County Board of Supervisors. He also worked for a brief time as an engineer for the New York State Department of Public Service.
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