Overview
Poliscope ↗$1.25M
Raised this cycle
2025–26 · FEC
$10
Outside support
$0
Outside opposition
28%
Small-dollar share
79%
In-state share
4
Flags
Raised and spent are the FEC's official 2025–26 totals through Oct 14, 2026. Poliscope, which supplies the donor, PAC and sector breakdowns on this page, has not loaded the latest report yet and shows $958K raised through Jun 30, 2026, so those breakdowns cover an earlier period.
Paul David Tonko is a Democratic Representative from NY (District 20). Tonko's campaign has raised $958K from 416 donors. Funding includes 27.8% from small-dollar donors (under $200) and 78.7% from in-state contributors. Top funding sources by employer include POET, THE ELEEMOSYNARY GROUP, GUIDE CONSULTING SERVICES. Campaign committees include PAUL TONKO FOR CONGRESS.
Backed byProvisional
314 Action
- 314 Action Fund gave $2,000 (2024)
Industry moneyProvisional
Union PAC
- SEIU COPE gave $5,000 (2026)
- SEIU COPE gave $5,000 (2024)
- AFSCME PEOPLE gave $10,000 (2026)
- AFSCME PEOPLE gave $10,000 (2024)
- IBEW PAC gave $7,500 (2026)
- IBEW PAC gave $8,500 (2024)
- Teamsters DRIVE gave $2,500 (2026)
- Teamsters DRIVE gave $10,000 (2024)
- AFT COPE gave $10,000 (2026)
- AFT COPE gave $10,000 (2024)
- LIUNA PAC gave $5,000 (2026)
- CWA COPE gave $5,000 (2026)
- CWA COPE gave $2,500 (2024)
- NALC PAC gave $3,500 (2026)
- NALC PAC gave $5,000 (2024)
- Carpenters Legislative Improvement Committee gave $10,000 (2026)
- Carpenters Legislative Improvement Committee gave $10,000 (2024)
Realtors PAC
- National Association of Realtors PAC gave $5,000 (2026)
- National Association of Realtors PAC gave $10,000 (2024)
Records
Accepted gifts or sponsored travel
- 2 gift or travel filings
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Money
Poliscope ↗$1.25M
Total raised
FEC, through Oct 14, 2026
$338K
From individuals
$98K unitemized
$617K
From PACs
416
Donors
avg $184
12%
Large-donor share
$0
Self-funding
personal-funds loans made in 2025–26
By election cycle
- 2008$748K
- 2010 728 donors$988K
- 2012 584 donors$975K
- 2014 491 donors$1.01M
- 2016 697 donors$1.16M
- 2018 771 donors$1.34M
- 2020 872 donors$1.55M
- 2022 1,042 donors$1.78M
- 2024 812 donors$1.55M
- 2026 611 donors$958K
Contribution sizes
- <$200 896 gifts · 22%$51K
- $200-$499 231 gifts · 24%$57K
- $500-$999 115 gifts · 25%$58K
- $1,000-$2,899 32 gifts · 16%$38K
- $2,900+ 9 gifts · 13%$31K
Top donor sectorsProvisional
- POET 2 gifts$7K
- THE ELEEMOSYNARY GROUP 1 gifts$4K
- GUIDE CONSULTING SERVICES 1 gifts$3K
- OPEN SPACE INSTITUTE 5 gifts$3K
- GOLUB CORPORATION 3 gifts$2K
- NY STATE BROADCASTERS ASSOCIATION 1 gifts$2K
- NETJETS AVIATION, INC. 3 gifts$2K
- CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS 3 gifts$2K
- HILL & MARKES 1 gifts$2K
- INVARIANT 3 gifts$2K
- NYS FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION INC. 4 gifts$2K
- THREE PONDS FARM 2 gifts$2K
- NYS PUBLIC EMPLOYEES FEDERATION 44 gifts$1K
- ALBANY COUNTY 24 gifts$1K
- NYS 50 gifts$1K
Top donor employersProvisional
Individual contributions grouped by the employer donors list on their filings.
- POET 1 donors · 2 gifts$7K
- THE ELEEMOSYNARY GROUP 1 donors · 1 gifts$4K
- GUIDE CONSULTING SERVICES 1 donors · 1 gifts$3K
- OPEN SPACE INSTITUTE 1 donors · 5 gifts$3K
- GOLUB CORPORATION 1 donors · 3 gifts$2K
- NY STATE BROADCASTERS ASSOCIATION 1 donors · 1 gifts$2K
- NETJETS AVIATION, INC. 1 donors · 3 gifts$2K
- CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS 1 donors · 3 gifts$2K
- HILL & MARKES 1 donors · 1 gifts$2K
- INVARIANT 2 donors · 3 gifts$2K
- NYS FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION INC. 1 donors · 4 gifts$2K
- THREE PONDS FARM 1 donors · 2 gifts$2K
- NYS PUBLIC EMPLOYEES FEDERATION 1 donors · 44 gifts$1K
- ALBANY COUNTY 2 donors · 24 gifts$1K
- NYS 2 donors · 50 gifts$1K
Top contributorsProvisional
| Contributor | Type | State | Total | From PACs | Gifts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BROIN, JEFF | individual | SD | $7,000 | — | 2 |
| BENDER, PHOEBE P. | individual | NY | $7,000 | — | 4 |
| ARNOLD, JOHN | individual | TX | $7,000 | — | 2 |
| LINDEN, LAWRENCE H. | individual | NY | $7,000 | — | 2 |
| MULLER, MIKLOS | individual | NY | $6,900 | — | 61 |
| GOTTESMAN, SALLY | individual | NY | $3,500 | — | 1 |
| ARNOLD, LAURA | individual | TX | $3,500 | — | 1 |
| RILEY, ALMEDA C. | individual | NY | $3,000 | — | 5 |
| GUIDA, ALFONSO V. JR | individual | DC | $2,500 | — | 1 |
| LARRABEE, EILEEN F. | individual | NY | $2,500 | — | 5 |
| GOLUB, NEIL M. | individual | NY | $2,250 | — | 3 |
| DONOVAN, DAVID L | individual | NY | $2,000 | — | 1 |
| HAZAPIS, ANTHONY P. | individual | NY | $2,000 | — | 2 |
| DELLA ROCCO, THOMAS F. | individual | NY | $1,895 | — | 9 |
| ROSE, HAL S. | individual | NY | $1,725 | — | 19 |
PAC contributors
| PAC | State | Total | Gifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY PAC (''ASTRO-PAC'') | VA | $10,000 | 4 |
| CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | CT | $10,000 | 4 |
| CARPENTERS LEGISLATIVE IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS | DC | $10,000 | 2 |
| AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE COUNTY & MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES P E O P L E | DC | $10,000 | 4 |
| AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEALTH SYSTEM PHARMACIST - PAC | MD | $10,000 | 2 |
| PG&E CORPORATION EMPLOYEES ENERGYPAC | CA | $10,000 | 2 |
| BALL CORPORATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | CO | $10,000 | 2 |
| AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS, AFL-CIO COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL EDUCATION | DC | $10,000 | 2 |
| AVANGRID POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | DC | $10,000 | 2 |
| NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION AMERICA'S ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES PAC | VA | $9,000 | 8 |
| THE AMERICAN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION, INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (AOTPAC) | MD | $7,500 | 3 |
| INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | DC | $7,500 | 2 |
| PSYCHOLOGY PAC OF AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION SERVICES INC. | DC | $7,500 | 2 |
| ITC HOLDINGS CORP. PAC (ITC PAC) | MI | $7,500 | 5 |
| ALZHEIMERS IMPACT MOVEMENT POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | IL | $7,500 | 3 |
Where the money comes from
- NY 79% · home state$185K
- DC 5%$13K
- TX 4%$11K
- CA 3%$7K
- SD 3%$7K
- MD 2%$4K
- VA 1%$3K
- KY 51%$1K
- NJ 47%$1K
- AR 43%$1K
- FL 32%$750
- MI 23%$550
How the campaign spends
FEC ↗PAUL TONKO FOR CONGRESS: $765K across 694 operating expenditures, Jan 2, 2025 to Jun 3, 2026. FEC Schedule B.
Top payees
| Payee | State | Purposes | Total | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECKERT & ASSOCIATES | DC | fundraising consultant fee · fundraising consulting fee · year-end bonus | $102,000 | 14 |
| DITTO CONSULTING, INC. | NY | fundraising consultant fee · year-end bonus · fundraising consulting fee | $95,000 | 7 |
| REIDY, DUSTIN M. | NY | campaign manager fee · reimburse mileage expense · year-end bonus | $88,448 | 21 |
| SUSANNE HERL | NY | reimburse mileage expense · salary · retirement benefit expense | $81,323 | 54 |
| ROSE PRESS INC. | NY | fundraising printing; postage; mail handling fees · fundraising printing · printing | $67,693 | 18 |
| NEW BLUE INTERACTIVE LLC | MD | fundraising consultant fee · text p2p; commission; electronic processing fee | $45,425 | 20 |
| SEAN MAGERS | AL | media consultant fee · year-end bonus | $28,080 | 18 |
| U.S. TREASURY | OH | wage withholding taxes · income interest tax · interest income tax | $24,626 | 19 |
| BENEFIT CHOICES | NY | health insurance premium | $22,592 | 17 |
| NYRA GROUP SALES | NY | fundraising catering expense · fundraising rental; ticket; catering deposit fee · fundraising event expense | $22,414 | 4 |
| NGP VAN, INC. | DC | database consulting fee | $18,898 | 4 |
| DMR LIONSMARK LLC | NY | campaign manager fee | $17,160 | 3 |
By stated purpose
- fundraising consultant fee 38 payments$207K
- campaign manager fee 17 payments$97K
- fundraising catering expense 40 payments$74K
- salary 17 payments$70K
- fundraising printing; postage; mail handling fees 16 payments$65K
- year-end bonus 6 payments$33K
- fundraising consulting fee 3 payments$29K
- wage withholding taxes 35 payments$29K
- media consultant fee 17 payments$27K
- health insurance premium 17 payments$23K
- database consulting fee 4 payments$19K
- printing 6 payments$12K
Outside spending & dark money
FEC ↗Independent expenditures by super PACs and other groups, for and against.
| Spender | Stance | Spent | Network | Dark money in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIERRA CLUB INDEPENDENT ACTION C00483693 | Support | $10 1 filing | — |
Voting record
Congress.gov ↗2,915 roll calls on record: 1,609 yea, 1,097 nay, 21 not voting.
1000 of 1000
| Date | Bill | Question | Position | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | 2403 Retire through Ownership Act | Yea | Passed 401–14 | |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 9497 Water Resources Development Act of 2026 | Yea | Passed 415–9 | |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 9340 Ratepayer Protection Act | Yea | Passed 417–3 | |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 213 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision". | Nay | Passed 214–208 | |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 10326 PROOF Act | Nay | Passed 217–207 | |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 9576 National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026 | Nay | Passed 352–72 | |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 5334 Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 | Yea | Passed 262–159 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 93 Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. | Yea | Passed 220–204 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 210 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision". | Nay | Passed 216–211 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 9500 Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act | Yea | Passed 408–17 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 2140 Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025 | Yea | Passed 343–79 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 4646 Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025 | Yea | Passed 424–0 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 8278 Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act | Yea | Passed 417–7 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 2978 GUARD Act | Yea | Passed 414–7 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 1530 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9576) to establish the National Fraud Enforcement Division of the Department of Justice; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 10326) to enhance information-sharing capabilities between Federal law enforcement and State agencies to detect, investigate, and prosecute fraud in certain Federal programs, and to protect individual privacy; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 210) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to ‘‘California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision''; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 213) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the ‘‘California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision''; and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 5334) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes. | No | Passed 214–211 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 1530 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9576) to establish the National Fraud Enforcement Division of the Department of Justice; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 10326) to enhance information-sharing capabilities between Federal law enforcement and State agencies to detect, investigate, and prosecute fraud in certain Federal programs, and to protect individual privacy; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 210) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to ‘‘California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision''; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 213) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the ‘‘California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision''; and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 5334) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes. | Nay | Passed 214–208 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 1486 Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors. | Nay | Passed 232–147 | |
| Sep 14, 2026 | 3276 Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026 | Yea | Passed 345–60 | |
| Sep 14, 2026 | 4219 National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025 | Yea | Passed 371–33 | |
| Sep 3, 2026 | 4795 Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026 | Nay | Passed 237–169 | |
| Sep 2, 2026 | 1501 Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025 | Nay | Passed 218–201 | |
| Sep 2, 2026 | 1 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices. | Nay | Failed 212–206 | |
| Sep 1, 2026 | 1498 In the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards. | Yea | Passed 413–2 | |
| Sep 1, 2026 | 9436 Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026 | Nay | Passed 219–196 | |
| Sep 1, 2026 | 9436 Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026 | Yea | Failed 202–212 |
Bills sponsored and cosponsored
Congress.gov ↗| Bill | Title | Role | Policy area | Latest action | Law? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10600 | To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize the use of Federal foreign assistance funds for comprehensive reproductive health care services, and for other purposes. | cosponsor | — | Sep 24, 2026 | — |
| 10585 | To amend the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to establish a Civilian Climate Corps to help communities respond to climate change and transition to a clean economy, and for other purposes. | cosponsor | — | Sep 24, 2026 | — |
| 2004 | Tyler’s Law | cosponsor | Health | Sep 16, 2026 | — |
| 9617 | CHARM Act | cosponsor | Environmental Protection | Sep 16, 2026 | — |
| 6130 | ASAP Act | cosponsor | Health | Sep 16, 2026 | — |
| 979 | AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025 | cosponsor | Science, Technology, Communications | Sep 16, 2026 | — |
| 10163 | American Quantum Competitiveness Act | cosponsor | Science, Technology, Communications | Sep 16, 2026 | — |
| 10397 | Survivors’ Rights Restitution Act of 2026 | cosponsor | — | Sep 15, 2026 | — |
| 1542 | Designating September 2026 as "National Voting Rights Month". | cosponsor | Government Operations and Politics | Sep 15, 2026 | — |
| 1706 | To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1200 William Street, Room 200, in Buffalo, New York, as the "William J. Donovan Post Office Building". | cosponsor | Government Operations and Politics | Sep 14, 2026 | — |
| 1537 | Supporting the designation of the week of September 14 through September 18, 2026, as "National Clean Energy Week". | cosponsor | Energy | Sep 14, 2026 | — |
| 323 | To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 80 Prospect Street in Avon, New York, as the "Officer Anthony Mazurkiewicz Memorial Post Office Building". | cosponsor | Government Operations and Politics | Sep 14, 2026 | — |
| 1009 | To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 86 Main Street in Haverstraw, New York, as the "Paul Piperato Post Office Building". | cosponsor | Government Operations and Politics | Sep 14, 2026 | — |
| 1008 | To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 298 Route 292 in Holmes, New York, as the "Sheriff Adrian 'Butch' Anderson Post Office Building". | cosponsor | Government Operations and Politics | Sep 14, 2026 | — |
| 1511 | Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, honoring the memory of the victims, recognizing the courage and sacrifice of the heroes who answered the call to serve, acknowledging the charitable organizations that continue to support survivors and victims' families, and reaffirming the enduring commitment of the United States to never forget. | cosponsor | Crime and Law Enforcement | Sep 3, 2026 | — |
Committees
FEC ↗Campaign committees
| Committee | ID | Type | Relationship | Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAUL TONKO FOR CONGRESS | C00450049 | H / P | principal | $10.5M |
Terms in Congress
| end | url | type | party | start | state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-01-03 | http://tonko.house.gov | rep | Democrat | 2009-01-06 | NY |
| 2013-01-03 | http://tonko.house.gov | rep | Democrat | 2011-01-05 | NY |
| 2015-01-03 | http://tonko.house.gov | rep | Democrat | 2013-01-03 | NY |
| 2017-01-03 | http://tonko.house.gov | rep | Democrat | 2015-01-06 | NY |
| 2019-01-03 | https://tonko.house.gov | rep | Democrat | 2017-01-03 | NY |
| 2021-01-03 | https://tonko.house.gov | rep | Democrat | 2019-01-03 | NY |
| 2023-01-03 | https://tonko.house.gov | rep | Democrat | 2021-01-03 | NY |
| 2025-01-03 | https://tonko.house.gov | rep | Democrat | 2023-01-03 | NY |
| 2027-01-03 | https://tonko.house.gov | rep | Democrat | 2025-01-03 | NY |
Stock trades
Filings ↗STOCK Act periodic transaction reports. Amounts are the ranges filers report.
No records in Poliscope for this section.
Gifts & travel
Filings ↗Lobbying ties
Poliscope ↗Does not appear as a registered lobbyist in LDA filings.
Top donor industries: POET, THE ELEEMOSYNARY GROUP, GUIDE CONSULTING SERVICES, OPEN SPACE INSTITUTE, GOLUB CORPORATION. See money.
Financial disclosures
Poliscope ↗Executive-branch (OGE 278e) disclosures, which apply to candidates who served as federal appointees.
No records in Poliscope for this section.
Past races
FEC ↗| Cycle | Office | State | District | FEC ID | Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | House | NY | 20 | H8NY21203 | $958K |
| 2024 | House | NY | 20 | H8NY21203 | $1.55M |
| 2022 | House | NY | 20 | H8NY21203 | $1.78M |
| 2020 | House | NY | 20 | H8NY21203 | $1.55M |
| 2018 | House | NY | 20 | H8NY21203 | $1.34M |
| 2016 | House | NY | 20 | H8NY21203 | $1.16M |
| 2014 | House | NY | 20 | H8NY21203 | $1.01M |
| 2012 | House | NY | 20 | H8NY21203 | $975K |
| 2010 | House | NY | 21 | H8NY21203 | $988K |
| 2008 | House | NY | 21 | H8NY21203 | $748K |
Source: Poliscope (poliscope.org), compiled from FEC, Congress.gov, LDA, SEC, OGE and congressional gift and travel records. Snapshot Oct 25, 2026. Flags are definitions of this site, listed on the hot buttons page; each is checked with documented rules against the filings above.