Tonko beats Joy in NY-20

By WNYT

Paul Tonko (File / AP)

Congressman Paul Tonko beat out his Republican opponent Liz Joy.

Tonko represents the 20^th Congressional District which includes Albany, Schenectady, Troy, Saratoga Springs and Amsterdam. He’s held a congressional seat since 2009.

The congressman says he’s excited to be re-elected and says he will continue using his background as an engineer to fight for working families.