John Mannion (American politician)

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John Mannion
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Mannion in 2020
Member-elect of the U.S.HouseofRepresentatives
from New York's 22nd district
Assuming office
January 3, 2025
Children3
Education State University of New York, Binghamton (BS)
State University of New York, Oswego (MS)
Website State Senate website
Campaign website

John W. Mannion (born July 8, 1968) [1] is an American politician who has served as the New York State Senator from the 50th district since 2020. He was elected defeating Republican Angi Renna and became the first Democrat to hold the seat in more than 50 years. [2] Prior to becoming a state senator, Mannion was a high school biology teacher. [3]

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Mannion is the winner in New York's 22nd congressional district election for 2024, defeating incumbent U.S. Representative Brandon Williams. [4]

Early life and education

Mannion was born and raised in Syracuse, New York [1] and is the grandson of Irish immigrants. His mother worked for New York Telephone and his father was employed by New York Central Railroad. [5]

Mannion attended Bishop Ludden High School and later graduated from Binghamton University with a bachelor of science's degree in biology. He went on to earn a masters of science in secondary science education from SUNY Oswego. [1]

Teaching career

After completing his studies, Mannion became a high school biology teacher. He taught in the West Genesee Central School District, where he also served as president of the West Genesee Teachers' Association. [3]

New York State Senate

In 2018, Mannion ran for the New York State Senate in the 50th district but narrowly lost to the incumbent, Republican Bob Antonacci. He ran again in 2020 and won the seat with 52.57% of the vote, defeating Republican Angi Renna. [6]

Mannion's 2022 re-election campaign was closely contested. On election night, Republican candidate Rebecca Shiroff led by 396 votes before absentee ballots were counted. [7] A recount ultimately declared Mannion the winner, with a margin of 10 votes, making it the closest race in the 2022 New York State Senate elections. [8]

In 2023, Mannion announced his candidacy for New York's 22nd congressional district in the 2024 election, choosing not to seek re-election to the Senate. [9] In June 2024, three individuals, claiming to be former staffers, accused Mannion and his wife of creating a hostile work environment. [10] [11] After an investigation, he was cleared of any misconduct. [12]

Committee assignments

Mannion is the chairperson of the Committee on Disabilities. He also serves as a member of the following committees:

U.S. House of Representatives

Mannion won the 2024 Democratic primary for the U.S. House of Representatives in New York's 22nd congressional district. He defeated Sarah Klee Hood and went on to face incumbent Republican Representative Brandon Williams. [9]

Personal life

Mannion is married to his wife, Jennifer. They have three children. [3]

Electoral history

2018

2018 New York State Senate election, District 50
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Bob Antonacci (incumbent) 62,330 50.92
Democratic John Mannion59,99849.02
Write-in 750.06
Total votes157,828 100.00
Republican hold

2020

2020 New York State Senate election, District 50 [13] [14]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic John Mannion77,29348.97
Working Families John Mannion5,8893.73
TotalJohn Mannion83,18252.70
Republican Angi Renna62,92939.87
Conservative Angi Renna9,8066.21
Independence Angi Renna2,3081.62
TotalAngi Renna75,04347.30
Total votes157,828 100.00
Democratic gain from Republican

2022

2022 New York State Senate election, District 50
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic John Mannion (incumbent) 61,579 50.004
Republican Rebecca Shiroff61,56949.996
Total votes123,148 100.00
Democratic hold

2024

2024 United States House of Representatives election in New York, District 22
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic John Mannion 16,62461.6
Democratic Sarah Klee Hood10,37338.4
Total votes26,997100.0

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