John
W. Mannion
Incumbent Democratic U.S. Representative for NY-22 and former New York State Senator and high-school science teacher
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Background
John W. Mannion is a Democratic politician representing New York's 22nd Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. He was sworn in for the 119th Congress in January 2025, having previously served as a New York State Senator for the 50th District from 2020 to 2024. 2510
Before entering politics, Mannion spent nearly 30 years as a high-school science teacher, teaching AP Biology and Chemistry at West Genesee and the Syracuse City School District. He also served eight years as president of the West Genesee Teachers' Association. 23
Mannion was raised on Syracuse's Tipperary Hill and now lives in Geddes, New York. He attended Binghamton University and SUNY Oswego. 23
Mannion is running as the incumbent in the November 2026 general election for NY-22. 710
At a glance
- Party
- Democratic · Incumbent
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 22, New York
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- U.S. Representative for New York's 22nd Congressional District
- Website
- mannionforny.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Oct 9endorsementTrump endorses Mannion challenger Kailee Buller during Syracuse visit
During a visit to Syracuse, President Donald Trump endorsed Republican challenger Kailee Buller in the NY-22 race against incumbent Rep. Mannion.
Have recent visits from the President and AOC influenced ... · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 7newsMannion announces $500,000 in federal funding for Utica brownfield cleanup
Mannion announced $500,000 in federal funding for a brownfield cleanup project in Utica, NY.
Press Release: John Mannion Announces ... · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 5debateMannion and Buller hold first debate at Syracuse University; clash over Trump, Iran, immigration
At a Syracuse.com-hosted debate at Syracuse University, Mannion criticized Trump administration ICE tactics, opposed the conflict with Iran citing lack of congressional authorization, and expressed caution about impeachment proceedings, saying evidence must support moving forward. Both candidates agreed on nuclear energy and congressional war powers. A second televised debate on WSYR was scheduled for Oct. 22.
Candidates clash over Trump, Iran and immigration in NY-22 debate · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 3newsWRVO airs solo Buller interview after Mannion declines debate invitation
WRVO said it had invited both campaigns for a debate on the Campbell Conversations program, but Mannion declined. The program then aired an interview with challenger Kailee Buller alone.
Kailee Buller on the Campbell Conversations · Oct 3, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 1newsMannion secures $2.06 million in federal funding for Onondaga County and Syracuse mobile command centers
Mannion announced he secured $2.06 million in federal funding for mobile command centers for Onondaga County and the City of Syracuse.
Press Release: John Mannion Secures $2.06 Million for Onondaga County and Syracuse Mobile Command Centers | Stock News · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 30newsMannion outlines data center position: moratorium support, local control, developer cost-sharing
In comments reported by Syracuse.com, Mannion supported the state's one-year data center construction moratorium and said developers should pay utility costs, protect the environment, and benefit host communities. He said communities should decide via ballot referendums.
Data centers could define this election. Where do Central NY's candidates stand? · Sep 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 21newsMannion cosponsors Keep the Lights Local Act to bar foreign ownership of U.S. utilities
Mannion announced he was cosponsoring the Keep the Lights Local Act, which would prohibit foreign ownership of U.S. public utilities and keep ratepayer dollars invested domestically.
Representative John Mannion Cosponsors the ‘Keep the Lights Local Act’ to Prohibit Foreign Ownership of American Utilities and Keep Ratepayer Dollars Invested at Home · Sep 21, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 17newsMannion cosponsors bill to end federal tax breaks for data centers
Mannion announced he was an original cosponsor of legislation to exclude data centers from certain federal tax breaks, aligning with his position on data center accountability.
Representative Mannion Cosponsors Bill to Stop Tax Giveaways ... · Sep 17, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 16newsMannion's Science of Reading Act passes House with bipartisan support
Rep. Mannion's Science of Reading Act of 2026, legislation to improve reading outcomes in elementary and secondary schools, passed the House with bipartisan support.
Representative John W. Mannion’s (NY-22) Legislation to Improve Reading Outcomes in Elementary and Secondary Schools Passes House With Bipartisan Support · Sep 16, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 4filingNew York certifies Mannion and Buller for NY-22 general election ballot
A ballot reference page indicates New York's amended certification for the Nov. 3 general election was dated Sept. 4, listing Mannion and Buller as NY-22 candidates.
13346 Sample Ballot: Madison County, NY 2026 | The Ballot Brief · Sep 22, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jul 15filingMannion Q2 FEC filing: $2.69M raised, $1.84M cash on hand
FEC-derived figures show Mannion's committee had raised $2.69 million cumulative, spent $979,983, and held $1.84 million cash on hand through June 30. Q2 receipts were approximately $250,500. Challenger Buller had raised about $267,000 with $187,000 cash on hand.
John W. Mannion — CivicGate · Sep 15, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jul 8endorsementNurses for America endorses John Mannion
Nurses for America endorsed Rep. John Mannion in the NY-22 race, per a campaign post dated July 8.
Compare NY-22 House candidates 2026 | Smarter.Vote · Sep 27, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- 314 Action PAC organizationListed on Mannion's campaign endorsement page; no date provided. mannionforny.com
- National Organization for Women PAC organizationListed on Mannion's campaign endorsement page; no date provided. mannionforny.com
- Kathy Hochul, Governor of New York officialListed among Mannion's endorsers on Hochul's endorsement page; no date stated. kathyhochul.com
- New York State Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen unionListed on Mannion's campaign endorsement page; no date provided. mannionforny.com
- 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East unionListed on Mannion's campaign endorsement page; no date provided. mannionforny.com
- New York League of Conservation Voters organizationListed on Mannion's campaign endorsement page; no date provided. mannionforny.com
- End Citizens United organizationListed on Mannion's campaign endorsement page; no date provided. mannionforny.com
- New Democrat Coalition Action Fund organizationListed on Mannion's campaign endorsement page; no date provided. mannionforny.com
- Teamsters Local 317 unionListed on Mannion's campaign endorsement page; no date provided. mannionforny.com
- Reproductive Freedom for All organizationListed on Mannion's campaign endorsement page; no date provided. mannionforny.com
- Giffords PAC organizationListed on Mannion's campaign endorsement page; no date provided. mannionforny.com
- Congressional Black Caucus PAC organizationListed on Mannion's campaign endorsement page; no date provided. mannionforny.com
- Communications Workers of America (CWA) District 1 unionListed as endorsing Mannion on its 2026 New York endorsements page; no individual announcement date shown. cwad1.org
- Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 81 unionListed on Mannion's campaign endorsement page; no date provided. mannionforny.com
- League of Conservation Voters Action Fund organizationListed on Mannion's campaign endorsement page; no date provided. mannionforny.com
- Nurses for America organizationListed on Mannion's campaign endorsement page; no date provided. mannionforny.com
- Jewish Democratic Council of America organizationListed on Mannion's campaign endorsement page; no date provided. mannionforny.com
- AFSCME Council 66 unionListed on Mannion's campaign endorsement page; no date provided. mannionforny.com
- United Auto Workers Region 9 unionListed on Mannion's campaign endorsement page; no date provided. mannionforny.com
- Sierra Club Political Committee organizationListed on Mannion's campaign endorsement page; no date provided. mannionforny.com
- Defend the Vote organizationListed on Mannion's campaign endorsement page; no date provided. mannionforny.com
- New York Working Families Party organizationListed on Mannion's campaign endorsement page; no date provided. mannionforny.com
- New York State United Teachers (NYSUT) unionLists Mannion as its endorsed/recommended candidate for CD 22 in its 2026 voter guide; no endorsement date given. vote-cope.org
- Laborers' International Union of North America, New York unionListed on Mannion's campaign endorsement page; no date provided. mannionforny.com
- Planned Parenthood Action Fund organizationListed on Mannion's campaign endorsement page; no date provided. mannionforny.com
- New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) unionIncluded Mannion among its 2026 general-election endorsements, announced September 21, 2026. nysna.org · Sep 21, 2026
- New York State AFL-CIO unionEndorsed Mannion for NY-22 at its 2026 Committee on Political Education convention; announcement published September 2, 2026. ibewlocal2032.org · Sep 2, 2026
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $2.69M
- Spent
- $980K
- Cash on hand
- $1.84M
As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H4NY22085(opens in a new tab)
Sources 26
- [1] Have recent visits from the President and AOC influenced ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
- [2] 2026 Endorsements: New York - CWA District 1(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
- [3] Press Release: John Mannion Announces ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
- [4] Candidates clash over Trump, Iran and immigration in NY-22 debate(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
- [5] Mannion, Buller spar over Trump, immigration and more in Syracuse.com debate(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
- [6] Kailee Buller on the Campbell Conversations(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
- [7] Press Release: John Mannion Secures $2.06 Million for Onondaga County and Syracuse Mobile Command Centers | Stock News(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
- [8] Data centers could define this election. Where do Central NY's candidates stand?(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
- [9] Compare NY-22 House candidates 2026 | Smarter.Vote(opens in a new tab) Sep 27, 2026
- [10] Affordability(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
- [11] Healthcare(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
- [12] Public Safety(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
- [13] 13346 Sample Ballot: Madison County, NY 2026 | The Ballot Brief(opens in a new tab) Sep 22, 2026
- [14] NYSNA 2026 General Election Endorsements | New York ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 21, 2026
- [15] Representative John Mannion Cosponsors the ‘Keep the Lights Local Act’ to Prohibit Foreign Ownership of American Utilities and Keep Ratepayer Dollars Invested at Home(opens in a new tab) Sep 21, 2026
- [16] Representative Mannion Cosponsors Bill to Stop Tax Giveaways ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026
- [17] Representative John W. Mannion’s (NY-22) Legislation to Improve Reading Outcomes in Elementary and Secondary Schools Passes House With Bipartisan Support(opens in a new tab) Sep 16, 2026
- [18] John W. Mannion — CivicGate(opens in a new tab) Sep 15, 2026
- [19] Voter Guide 2026 - VOTE-COPE(opens in a new tab) Sep 10, 2026
- [20] NYS AFL-CIO Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Sep 2, 2026
- [21] Endorsements - Mannion for New York(opens in a new tab) Jul 24, 2026
- [22] Statement from Representative Mannion (NY-22) on the Massie ...(opens in a new tab) Jul 15, 2026
- [23] Endorsements | Governor Kathy Hochul(opens in a new tab) Jul 10, 2026
- [24] Science of Reading Act of 2026 would expand evidence ...(opens in a new tab) Mar 17, 2026
- [25] Statement from Representative John W. Mannion on the State of the Union Address(opens in a new tab) Feb 25, 2026
- [26] The Environment - Mannion for New ...(opens in a new tab) Aug 26, 2024