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John
W. Mannion

Incumbent Democratic U.S. Representative for NY-22 and former New York State Senator and high-school science teacher

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

  1. Oct 9
    endorsement
    Trump 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)
  2. Oct 7
    news
    Mannion 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)
  3. Oct 5
    debate
    Mannion 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)
  4. Oct 3
    news
    WRVO 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)
  5. Oct 1
    news
    Mannion 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)
  6. Sep 30
    news
    Mannion 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)
  7. Sep 21
    news
    Mannion 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)
  8. Sep 17
    news
    Mannion 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)
  9. Sep 16
    news
    Mannion'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)
  10. Sep 4
    filing
    New 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)
  11. Jul 15
    filing
    Mannion 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)
  12. Jul 8
    endorsement
    Nurses 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 organization
    Listed on Mannion's campaign endorsement page; no date provided. mannionforny.com
  • National Organization for Women PAC organization
    Listed on Mannion's campaign endorsement page; no date provided. mannionforny.com
  • Kathy Hochul, Governor of New York official
    Listed among Mannion's endorsers on Hochul's endorsement page; no date stated. kathyhochul.com
  • New York State Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen union
    Listed on Mannion's campaign endorsement page; no date provided. mannionforny.com
  • 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East union
    Listed on Mannion's campaign endorsement page; no date provided. mannionforny.com
  • New York League of Conservation Voters organization
    Listed on Mannion's campaign endorsement page; no date provided. mannionforny.com
  • End Citizens United organization
    Listed on Mannion's campaign endorsement page; no date provided. mannionforny.com
  • New Democrat Coalition Action Fund organization
    Listed on Mannion's campaign endorsement page; no date provided. mannionforny.com
  • Teamsters Local 317 union
    Listed on Mannion's campaign endorsement page; no date provided. mannionforny.com
  • Reproductive Freedom for All organization
    Listed on Mannion's campaign endorsement page; no date provided. mannionforny.com
  • Giffords PAC organization
    Listed on Mannion's campaign endorsement page; no date provided. mannionforny.com
  • Congressional Black Caucus PAC organization
    Listed on Mannion's campaign endorsement page; no date provided. mannionforny.com
  • Communications Workers of America (CWA) District 1 union
    Listed as endorsing Mannion on its 2026 New York endorsements page; no individual announcement date shown. cwad1.org
  • Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 81 union
    Listed on Mannion's campaign endorsement page; no date provided. mannionforny.com
  • League of Conservation Voters Action Fund organization
    Listed on Mannion's campaign endorsement page; no date provided. mannionforny.com
  • Nurses for America organization
    Listed on Mannion's campaign endorsement page; no date provided. mannionforny.com
  • Jewish Democratic Council of America organization
    Listed on Mannion's campaign endorsement page; no date provided. mannionforny.com
  • AFSCME Council 66 union
    Listed on Mannion's campaign endorsement page; no date provided. mannionforny.com
  • United Auto Workers Region 9 union
    Listed on Mannion's campaign endorsement page; no date provided. mannionforny.com
  • Sierra Club Political Committee organization
    Listed on Mannion's campaign endorsement page; no date provided. mannionforny.com
  • Defend the Vote organization
    Listed on Mannion's campaign endorsement page; no date provided. mannionforny.com
  • New York Working Families Party organization
    Listed on Mannion's campaign endorsement page; no date provided. mannionforny.com
  • New York State United Teachers (NYSUT) union
    Lists 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 union
    Listed on Mannion's campaign endorsement page; no date provided. mannionforny.com
  • Planned Parenthood Action Fund organization
    Listed on Mannion's campaign endorsement page; no date provided. mannionforny.com
  • New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) union
    Included Mannion among its 2026 general-election endorsements, announced September 21, 2026. nysna.org · Sep 21, 2026
  • New York State AFL-CIO union
    Endorsed 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. [1] Have recent visits from the President and AOC influenced ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
  2. [2] 2026 Endorsements: New York - CWA District 1(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
  3. [3] Press Release: John Mannion Announces ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
  4. [4] Candidates clash over Trump, Iran and immigration in NY-22 debate(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
  5. [5] Mannion, Buller spar over Trump, immigration and more in Syracuse.com debate(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
  6. [6] Kailee Buller on the Campbell Conversations(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
  7. [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. [8] Data centers could define this election. Where do Central NY's candidates stand?(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
  9. [9] Compare NY-22 House candidates 2026 | Smarter.Vote(opens in a new tab) Sep 27, 2026
  10. [10] Affordability(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
  11. [11] Healthcare(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
  12. [12] Public Safety(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
  13. [13] 13346 Sample Ballot: Madison County, NY 2026 | The Ballot Brief(opens in a new tab) Sep 22, 2026
  14. [14] NYSNA 2026 General Election Endorsements | New York ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 21, 2026
  15. [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. [16] Representative Mannion Cosponsors Bill to Stop Tax Giveaways ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026
  17. [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. [18] John W. Mannion — CivicGate(opens in a new tab) Sep 15, 2026
  19. [19] Voter Guide 2026 - VOTE-COPE(opens in a new tab) Sep 10, 2026
  20. [20] NYS AFL-CIO Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Sep 2, 2026
  21. [21] Endorsements - Mannion for New York(opens in a new tab) Jul 24, 2026
  22. [22] Statement from Representative Mannion (NY-22) on the Massie ...(opens in a new tab) Jul 15, 2026
  23. [23] Endorsements | Governor Kathy Hochul(opens in a new tab) Jul 10, 2026
  24. [24] Science of Reading Act of 2026 would expand evidence ...(opens in a new tab) Mar 17, 2026
  25. [25] Statement from Representative John W. Mannion on the State of the Union Address(opens in a new tab) Feb 25, 2026
  26. [26] The Environment - Mannion for New ...(opens in a new tab) Aug 26, 2024
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