NEW YORK-20 · HOUSE · 119TH CONGRESS

Paul Tonko

  • Democratic
  • 9 terms
  • Born 1949

Paul Tonko is a Democratic Representative representing New York-20 in the United States House of Representatives. Currently serving 9 terms. Paul Tonko has a 45% community approval rating based on 20 votes on USApprate.

Community approval

45% approve

  • Total votes: 20
  • 90-day change: −21.7
  • Last 7 days: 2
  • House rank: 233/445

9 support · 11 oppose

20 votes from unique devices, one per person · 2 cast in the last 7 days. Community pulse, not a scientific poll. Read the method →

Legislative record

Paul Tonko has served in the House of Representatives since 2009. Congress.gov lists 227 bills and resolutions sponsored and 4,725 cosponsored by Paul Tonko.

Sponsored
227
Cosponsored
4,725

Terms in Congress

  • House · NY-21 — 2009–2013
  • House · NY-20 — 2013–now

Recently sponsored bills

Source: Congress.gov (Library of Congress), updated Oct 31, 2026. Counts cover all Congresses on record.

Understanding Paul Tonko's Approval Rating

On USApprate, Representative Paul Tonko currently holds a community approval rating of 45% for 2026, drawn from 20 visitor votes (9 support, 11 oppose). This grassroots score reflects how site visitors feel about Paul Tonko right now, and it is recalculated the moment a new vote is cast.

How this rating is calculated

Every approval rating on USApprate is community-driven. Visitors vote "Support" or "Oppose," and we turn those votes into a single percentage using a simple, transparent formula:

Approval Rate = (Support Votes ÷ Total Votes) × 100%

To keep results fair, each visitor is limited to one vote per official or party through privacy-preserving browser fingerprinting, and you can change your vote at any time without creating an account.

How to read this rating

These numbers capture grassroots sentiment from people who visit USApprate — they are not scientific polls and are not a statistically representative sample of all Americans. Think of them as a real-time pulse of engaged citizens that complements professional polling. For survey-grade data, we recommend established organizations such as Gallup, Pew Research Center, and our full methodology.

Frequently asked questions

How is Paul Tonko's approval rating calculated on USApprate?

Paul Tonko's approval rating is the share of USApprate visitors who voted "Support" rather than "Oppose", expressed as a percentage of all votes cast. As of 2026, Paul Tonko holds a 45% community approval rating based on 20 votes. The figure updates in real time and is limited to one vote per visitor to prevent ballot stuffing.

Is this an official or scientific approval rating for Paul Tonko?

No. USApprate ratings are community-driven and are not scientific polls. For statistically representative data, consult organizations such as Gallup, Pew Research Center, or FiveThirtyEight. Our ratings offer a complementary, grassroots view of public sentiment toward elected officials.

How can I share my opinion on Representative Paul Tonko?

Use the Support or Oppose buttons on this page to cast your vote on Paul Tonko, and leave a comment explaining your reasoning. You can change your vote at any time, and no account or personal information is required.

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