U.S. House · New York's 20th Congressional District
Ralph Ambrosio
CandidateRC
- Race
- U.S. House · New York's 20th Congressional District
- Result
- Paul Tonko, projected winner
- Opponent
- Paul Tonko (D, WFP)
- Research
- Basic
Party linenone
No recorded floor votes — not a current legislator in our records.
Said vs. did2 statements · 0 votes
Restrictions on fossil fuel and nuclear while subsidizing non-scalable and inefficient energy sources has driven up energy costs and stifled economic prosperity.
Faster transition away from fossil fuels
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Restrictions on fossil fuel and nuclear while subsidizing non-scalable and inefficient energy sources has driven up energy costs and stifled economic prosperity.
In a 2026 Protect the Adirondacks questionnaire, he opposed the Polluters Pay Climate Fund Act, said restrictions on fossil fuels and nuclear while subsidizing other energy sources have raised energy costs, and said fracking bans harm New York.[5]
No recorded floor vote in our key-vote set maps to this issue.
If Albany Democrats were serious about protecting public safety, they would let local law enforcement coordinate with federal authorities to deport criminal illegal aliens.
In a Feb. 4, 2026 campaign press release, said local law enforcement should coordinate with federal authorities to deport people in the country illegally who have committed crimes, and said abolishing ICE would make communities less safe.[6]
No recorded floor vote in our key-vote set maps to this issue.
Biography
Ralph Ambrosio, a Republican and Conservative Party candidate who advanced unopposed after both primaries were canceled, lost the November 3, 2026 election for U.S. House in New York's 20th Congressional District to Paul Tonko. A Navy veteran and attorney, he spent much of his career with the New York State Police, as a county prosecutor in Greene and Columbia counties, and in the State Police counsel's office.[1][2][3][4]
Basic profile — the most important sourced facts we found.
Ambrosio was born in Hudson and raised in Chatham, New York. He served in the U.S. Navy, on active duty and in the reserves, from 1970 to 1976, and he graduated from Clarkson University.[3][4]
He served with the New York State Police from 1977 to 1989 while earning his law degree. He then worked as an Assistant District Attorney in Greene and Columbia counties from 1989 to 1996, as a public defender, and as an assistant attorney general under Attorney General Dennis Vacco, before returning to the State Police as Assistant Counsel from 1999 to 2010.[3][4] According to his campaign website, he retired from the State Police and moved into private practice.[3]
Ambrosio, a Republican who lives in Delmar, announced in January 2026 that he would challenge Tonko in the 20th Congressional District, Spectrum News reported. His campaign website says he has lived in Delmar since 1985.[4][3] He received 36.3% of the vote to Paul Tonko's 63.6%, according to unofficial results reported by NBC News.[2]
In their own words
Priorities
Statements, quoted without a stance
- Expand public health coverage
“America’s healthcare crisis is not the result of free-market failure; it is the direct consequence of federal distortions that have systematically destroyed price transparency and consumer choice.”[8]
In his campaign healthcare policy brief
- Continue U.S. military aid to Israel
“Paul Tonko’s vote against Israeli aid is more than just a policy disagreement; it is a failure of moral clarity”[6]
In a July 16, 2026 campaign press release criticizing Rep. Tonko's vote against the Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act
Campaign money$29K raised · 95% from individuals · FEC through 2026-06-30
Totals this cycle
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Who gave
- Individuals $28K
- PACs & committees $1,335
Largest committee contributions
No direct contributions from PACs or other committees in the FEC’s bulk data.
Direct contributions only; outside spending is not included. Individual donors are itemized in the FEC’s receipts. All itemized receipts ↗ FEC filing ↗
Profile: /people/ralph-ambrosio
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Sources cited in this profile
- 1.Ralph Ambrosio · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.U.S. House New York's 20th Congressional District results 2026 · NBC News News report
- 3.Meet Ralph · Ralph Ambrosio for Congress campaign website · 2026-09-25 Candidate's own words
- 4.Republican announces plans to challenge Tonko in NY-20 · Spectrum News · 2026-01-20 News report
- 5.Federal and State Candidates Answer Questions on Environmental Matters in Adirondack Park · Protect the Adirondacks! (candidate questionnaire, 2026) · 2026-10-03 Candidate's own words
- 6.Press Room · Ralph Ambrosio for Congress · 2026-08-03 Candidate's own words
- 7.Issues · Ralph Ambrosio for Congress campaign website · 2026-09-25 Candidate's own words
- 8.Healthcare Plan · Ralph Ambrosio for Congress Candidate's own words