“We need someone in Congress who will wake up every morning thinking about how to deliver for Central New York and the Mohawk Valley, remembering the challenges of the past. Someone who will work with Republicans and Democrats to create good paying jobs, bring down costs for working families, care for our veterans, improve public safety, provide world class education for our kids and guarantee a woman’s right to choose. That’s what I’ve been able to do in the State Senate, and what I’ll do in Congress.” (Mannion for Congress Website)
BACKGROUND + EXPEREIENCE
John Mannion was born + raised in Syracuse NY + is a lifelong resident of NY 22. He graduated from SUNY Binghamton (BS) + SUNY Oswego (MS). A true native son of the central New York region, Mannion has substantial name recognition in the district. He has nearly 30 years as a high school biology + chemistry teacher + is former President of West Genesse Teachers Union.
Mannion was elected to the NY Senate in 2020 + again in 2022 (winning by 10 votes!) + has been effective in that role. He was a prime co-sponsor of Green Chips legislation in NY which enabled approval of a multi-billion-dollar Micron chip fab investment in central NY in partnership with the Biden-Harris Administration through the historic CHIPS Act. This high-profile project will create some 60,000 new jobs across the central New York + Mohawk Valley regions. As a NY State legislator Mannion has been successful in fighting for middle–class tax cuts, healthcare for veterans, public education + public safety at the Syracuse airport.
In his successful primary win this June Mannion had substantial state + national union support including from the American Federation of Teachers + national Education Association – support which is continuing in the general election campaign.
ON THE ISSUES
John Mannion supports choice including New York's current law requiring a doctor’s approval for an abortion after 24 weeks + he supports women’s rights to make health care decisions.
John Mannion’s priorities in Congress will be to work in a bi-partisan way to create well-paying jobs, lower prices for working families, care for veterans, improve public safety, provide world-class public education + guarantee reproductive rights.
POLITICS IN NEW YORK
NY 22 is located in Central New York including the cities of Syracuse, Utica + Auburn. It extends from from the Finger Lakes region to the state’s Leather Stocking region.
NY 22 is currently represented by first-term Republican Brandon Williams, a decorated Navy veteran who moved to New York from his home state of Texas in 2019. Williams appears to be vulnerable because he has not been visible in the district, conducts few open town-hall meetings + is not native to the region.
Daily Kos calculated what the results of the 2020 Presidential election in this district would have been following redistricting + determined that Biden/Harris would have defeated Trump/Pence 54.6% to 43.2%, a very favorable Biden/Harris +11.4 district.
NY 22 is a district ripe for flipping by Democrats in our effort the to turn the House of Representatives blue.
COMMITTEES in NY State Senate
Disabilities (Chair)
Children and Families
Civil Service and Pensions
Education
Environmental Conservation
Housing, Construction, and Community Development
Internet and Technology