New York's 20th congressional district facts for kids
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New York's 20th congressional district since January 3, 2013
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| Population (2019) | 725,669 | ||
| Median income | $71,156 | ||
| Cook PVI | D+7 | ||
New York's 20th congressional district is an area in New York state. It is a special area that chooses one person to represent it in the United States House of Representatives. This is part of the U.S. Congress, where laws are made for the whole country.
The 20th district is in the middle of New York. It includes all of Albany and Schenectady counties. It also covers parts of Montgomery, Rensselaer, and Saratoga counties.
Since 2013, a person named Paul Tonko has been the representative for this district. He is a member of the Democratic Party.
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How the District Votes in Presidential Elections
People in the 20th congressional district vote for president every four years. Here's how they voted in some past elections:
| Year | Office | Results |
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| 1992 | President | Clinton 45 - 41% |
| 1996 | President | Clinton 54 - 37% |
| 2000 | President | Bush 51 - 44% |
| 2004 | President | Bush 54 - 46% |
| 2008 | President | Obama 51 - 46% |
| 2012 | President | Obama 59.2 - 38.8% |
| 2016 | President | Clinton 54.0 - 40.5% |
Who Represents the District?
The people living in the 20th district vote for their representative in the House of Representatives. This person speaks for them in Washington D.C. Over the years, different people have held this important job.
Past Representatives
- From 1993 to 2003, Benjamin A. Gilman was the representative. He was a Republican.
- From 2003 to 2007, John E. Sweeney represented the district. He was also a Republican.
- From 2007 to 2009, Kirsten Gillibrand was the representative. She was a Democrat.
- In 2009, there was a special election, and Scott Murphy became the representative. He was a Democrat.
- From 2011 to 2013, Chris Gibson represented the district. He was a Republican.
- Since 2013, Paul Tonko has been the representative. He is a Democrat.
These representatives work to make sure the needs and ideas of the people in their district are heard in the U.S. Congress.
Images for kids
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The district from 2003 to 2013
See also
In Spanish: 20.º distrito congresional de Nueva York para niños
