About John Mannion
Born 1968. John Mannion is an American politician and teacher.
John W. Mannion (born July 8, 1968) is an American educator and politician who has served as the U.S. representative from New York's 22nd congressional district since 2025. He previously served as a state senator from the 50th district between 2020 and 2024. Before entering politics, Mannion was a high school biology teacher.
Mannion was elected in 2020 to the New York State Senate, defeating Republican Angi Renna and became the first Democrat to hold the seat in more than 50 years. He then won the 2024 U.S. House election against incumbent Brandon Williams.
Early life and education Mannion was born and raised in Syracuse, New York,
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.
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. 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.
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. In June 2024, three former staffers accused Mannion and his wife of creating a hostile work environment. After an investigation, he was cleared of any wrongdoing.
Committee assignments Mannion was the chairperson of the Committee on Disabilities. He also served as a member of the following committees: The Committee on Children and Families The Committee on Civil Service and Pensions The Committee on Education The Committee on Environmental Conservation The Committee on Housing, Construction and Community Development The Committee on Internet and Technology
U.S. House of Representatives Elections
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.
Committee assignments For the 119th Congress: Committee on Agriculture Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development Committee on Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Caucus membership Congressional Equality Caucus New Democrat Coalition Labor Caucus
Personal life Mannion is married to his wife, Jennifer. They have three children.
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American politician and educator (born 1968)
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