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Paul Tonko

US Congress Twitter/X
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#441
X Rank
265
Benchmarker Score
32
Posts
145
Likes
60
Comments
5
Avg Likes
2
Avg Comments
205
Total Engagement
6
Engagement Rate
9.5
Posts/Week
Every few days
Posting Regularity
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27,809 followers

Data last refreshed: April 15, 2026

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20 posts

Last night, I was thrilled to be in Hoosick Falls to host a community conversation on the rising cost of living and to hear directly from my constituents about how the Trump administration is refus...

District & State Issues Inflation Wages & Pay Apr 09, 2026 View on X
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With health care becoming less accessible and affordable for people across the nation, the closure of this clinic would make it even more difficult for our veterans to get the care they need. I’ll ...

Healthcare & Social Programs Veterans Healthcare Veterans Affairs Apr 08, 2026 View on X
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Our veterans have sacrificed so much, and the very least they deserve is access to the quality, affordable health care they’ve earned. That’s why I was proud to stand alongside members of our commu...

Healthcare & Social Programs Veterans Healthcare Veterans Affairs Apr 08, 2026 View on X
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The President of the United States is publicly threatening to commit genocide. For love of country, for the freedoms we cherish and for the values we hold dear, the House must immediately reconven...

Legislative & Congressional Activity Impeachment Apr 07, 2026 View on X
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With his work on the development of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) – materials with significant applications for clean energy and sustainability – Dr. Yaghi has joined the proud ranks of inspiring...

Science, Technology & Digital Clean Energy Climate Change Apr 06, 2026 View on X
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Last week, I was thrilled to be at @HudsonValleyCC to welcome Nobel Laureate Dr. Omar Yaghi back to our Capital Region! After arriving in Troy from Jordan as a teenager, Dr. Yaghi graduated from HV...

District & State Issues Community College Higher Education STEM Education Apr 06, 2026 View on X
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Even for Trump, this is unhinged. The American people don’t want war with Iran. Yet the president keeps escalating this conflict with his latest vulgar, Islamophobic comments threatening to bomb c...

Defense & National Security Middle East Armed Forces Apr 06, 2026 View on X
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Chag Pesach Sameach to all celebrating in our Capital Region and beyond! As you gather with your loved ones around the Seder table, may this enduring story of faith and freedom uplift and inspire ...

Personal & Human Interest Religious Liberty Apr 01, 2026 View on X
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Enough with the jokes. Republicans, let’s get to work passing a budget, ending this senseless war in Iran, and making life more affordable for American families. https://t.co/6QbxrimAl8

Economic Policy & Federal Budget Federal Budget Middle East Inflation Apr 01, 2026 View on X
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Last night, I joined Democracy Forward to deliver an important update on our legal efforts to rein in the lawlessness of the Trump administration. You can view a full recording of our conversation ...

Party Politics & Leadership Democratic Party Opposition Apr 01, 2026 View on X
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Proud to be at the Schenectady County CAC this morning to recognize Child Abuse Prevention Month. Centers like this provide a safe place for children who have experienced the unimaginable, and I’m ...

Healthcare & Social Programs Victims Rights Mental Health Mar 31, 2026 View on X
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Thrilled to recognize RPI grad Reid Wiseman as he prepares to embark on NASA’s upcoming Artemis II mission – the first crewed mission to the moon since 1972. A proud moment for our community and it...

Science, Technology & Digital NASA & Space Mar 31, 2026 View on X
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If you have a question you’d like to ask me or our guest, you can submit it here: https://t.co/xc4SEgfZJo

Public Engagement & Campaigning N/A Mar 30, 2026 View on X
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REMINDER: Tomorrow evening at 6 PM, I’m joining Democracy Forward to provide an important update on our legal efforts to rein in the lawlessness of the Trump administration. This virtual event will...

Public Engagement & Campaigning MAGA Political Strategy Mar 30, 2026 View on X
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This is ridiculous. The Senate passed a package with Democrat and Republican support that pays our TSA workers and addresses the disastrous situation at our airports. Let's pass that bill and end...

Legislative & Congressional Activity Wages & Pay Air Traffic & FAA Bipartisan Mar 27, 2026 View on X
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Kids fleeing violence, war, and trafficking shouldn’t be treated like criminals and trapped in detention for months on end. But that’s what is happening right now under this administration. I joi...

Immigration & Border Security Asylum Policy ICE Mar 27, 2026 View on X
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Heartbroken by the passing of Rob Shang. As a 911 dispatcher and firefighter, Rob spent his life protecting others and ensuring the safety of friends and strangers alike. His kindness & commitment...

Personal & Human Interest N/A Mar 26, 2026 View on X
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Last year, we received dozens of incredible submissions from students across New York’s 20th Congressional District. If you or someone you know is interested in participating, click the link below ...

Education & Workforce K-12 Education Mar 26, 2026 View on X
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Calling all high school artists! Entries for the 2026 #CongressionalArtCompetition are now open! Students in #NY20 can submit pieces by April 27 for a chance to see their artwork displayed at the...

Culture, Media & Sports Arts & Culture K-12 Education Mar 26, 2026 View on X
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4 weeks in, tens of billions of taxpayer dollars have already been sunk into Trump’s war with Iran. That’s money that could have been spent helping working families. Congress must not further bankr...

Defense & National Security Pentagon Budget Middle East Inflation Mar 25, 2026 View on X
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Rank History

Apr 2026
#442

Content Categories

Legislative & Congressional Activity 4
Public Engagement & Campaigning 3
Healthcare & Social Programs 3
Personal & Human Interest 2
Environment & Energy 2

Topics & Themes

Middle East Inflation Clean Energy Wages & Pay ICE Federal Budget K-12 Education Higher Education STEM Education Hate Crimes Veterans Healthcare Veterans Affairs Religious Liberty Democratic Party Opposition Victims Rights Mental Health NASA & Space MAGA Political Strategy

Top Quartile Benchmarks

Based on top 124 of 494 in US Congress

Posts
56
Paul: 46 ↓
Likes
61,770
Paul: 1,213 ↓
Comments
6,462
Paul: 128 ↓
Avg Likes
746.4
Paul: 26.4 ↓
Avg Comments
97.4
Paul: 2.8 ↓
Benchmarker Score
74,694
Paul: 1,469 ↓
Posts/Week
13.5
Paul: 9.5 ↓
Avg Post Length
226 chars
Paul: 264 ↑
Trending Topics (Top Quartile)
Middle East Armed Forces ICE Federal Budget Government Shutdown