New York's 20th Congressional District (NY-20)
Last updated · 6 sources
Paul Tonko, a Democrat, has represented the district since 2013.
The district includes all of Albany and Schenectady counties and parts of Saratoga, Rensselaer, and Montgomery counties.
According to the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the district has a population of 782,695, a median household income of $86,491, and a median age of 39.7. Of residents 25 and older, 42.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Representative
2026 redistricting
A court decision on Mar 2, 2026 blocked a new New York map for 2026; the 2026 election uses the current districts.
2026 election
Tonko has filed with the FEC to run for this seat in 2026. 2 candidates for the seat have reported receipts to the FEC.
2 candidates have reported raising money for the 2026 NY-20 race to the FEC.
Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
| Candidate | Party | Raised | Cash on hand | Through |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Tonko (incumbent) | Democratic | $957,587 | $404,327 | Jun 30 |
| Ralph Ambrosio | Republican | $29,026 | $8,119 | Jun 30 |
Includes primary candidates; FEC filings do not record primary results. FEC race page
District profile
- Population
- 782,695
- Median household income
- $86,491
- Median age
- 39.7
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 42.9%
Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates
New York senators
Kirsten GillibrandU.S. Senator for New York · Democrat
Chuck SchumerU.S. Senator for New York · Democrat
Neighboring districts
Sources
- District boundaries (Census Bureau cartographic boundary file, 119th Congress) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- Counties by district (Census Bureau relationship file) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- District profile (Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- congress-legislators (member data, CC0) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- 2026 congressional map
- Candidates and totals (Federal Election Commission) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026