John Mannion
2020 - Present
2025
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John Mannion (Democratic Party) is a member of the New York State Senate, representing District 50. He assumed office on December 16, 2020. His current term ends on January 1, 2025.
Mannion (Working Families Party, Democratic Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent New York's 22nd Congressional District. He is on the ballot in the Democratic primary on June 25, 2024.[source] The Working Families Party primary for this office on June 25, 2024, was canceled.
Mannion also filed to run in a special election for the same seat in 2020. However, that special election was canceled due to concerns about the coronavirus pandemic.
Biography
John Mannion was born in Syracuse, New York. His career experience includes working as a teacher.[1]
Committee assignments
2021-2022
Mannion was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Children and Families Committee
- Civil Service and Pensions Committee
- Disabilities Committee, Chair
- Senate Education Committee
- Senate Environmental Conservation Committee
- Housing, Construction and Community Development Committee
- Internet and Technology Committee
Sponsored legislation
The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.
Elections
2024
See also: New York's 22nd Congressional District election, 2024
New York's 22nd Congressional District election, 2024 (June 25 Democratic primary)
New York's 22nd Congressional District election, 2024 (June 25 Republican primary)
General election
The primary will occur on June 25, 2024. The general election will occur on November 5, 2024. Additional general election candidates will be added here following the primary.
General election for U.S. House New York District 22
Incumbent Brandon Williams, John Mannion, and Christopher Gowett are running in the general election for U.S. House New York District 22 on November 5, 2024.
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 | John Mannion (Working Families Party) | |
 | Christopher Gowett (Independent) | |
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House New York District 22
Sarah Klee Hood and John Mannion are running in the Democratic primary for U.S. House New York District 22 on June 25, 2024.
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 | Sarah Klee Hood | |
| John Mannion | |
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Katelyn Kriesel (D)
- Clemmie Harris (D)
- Jacob Addington (D)
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Brandon Williams advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House New York District 22.
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Brandon Williams advanced from the Conservative Party primary for U.S. House New York District 22.
Working Families Party primary election
The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. John Mannion advanced from the Working Families Party primary for U.S. House New York District 22.
2022
See also: New York State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for New York State Senate District 50
Incumbent John Mannion defeated Rebecca Shiroff in the general election for New York State Senate District 50 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | John Mannion (D / Working Families Party) | 50.0 | 61,579 |
| Rebecca Shiroff (R / Conservative Party) | 50.0 | 61,569 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 30 | ||
| Total votes: 123,178 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent John Mannion advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Senate District 50.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Dan Girard (D)
- Steve Burke (D)
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Rebecca Shiroff advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Senate District 50.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Matt Doheny (R)
- Fanny Villarreal (R)
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Rebecca Shiroff advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Senate District 50.
Working Families Party primary election
The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent John Mannion advanced from the Working Families Party primary for New York State Senate District 50.
2020
Regular election
See also: New York State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for New York State Senate District 50
John Mannion defeated Angi Renna in the general election for New York State Senate District 50 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | John Mannion (D / Working Families Party) | 52.5 | 82,955 |
 | Angi Renna (R / Conservative Party / Independence Party) | 47.4 | 74,873 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 50 | ||
| Total votes: 157,878 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. John Mannion advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Senate District 50.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Angi Renna advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Senate District 50.
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Angi Renna advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Senate District 50.
Independence Party primary election
The Independence Party primary election was canceled. Angi Renna advanced from the Independence Party primary for New York State Senate District 50.
Serve America Movement Party primary election
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- John Mannion (Serve America Movement Party)
Working Families Party primary election
The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. John Mannion advanced from the Working Families Party primary for New York State Senate District 50.
Special election
A special primary election for New York State Senate District 50 was called in 2020. The candidate filing deadline was February 24, 2020, and ballots were scheduled to be certified on March 6, 2020.[2]
This election was originally scheduled on April 28, 2020. On March 28, 2020, Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) postponed New York’s presidential preference primary, one Congressional special election, and four state legislative special elections to June 23, 2020, amid concerns about the coronavirus pandemic.[3]
On April 24, 2020, Gov. Cuomo canceled the special elections in a proclamation.[4] Because June 23 was also the statewide primary election date, partisan primary elections for New York State Senate District 50 would have also taken place on the same day as the scheduled special election. The seat remained empty until the general election on November 3, 2020.
The seat became vacant after Bob Antonacci (R) resigned on December 31, 2019, to join the New York Supreme Court 5th Judicial District.[5]
Candidates John Mannion (D, Working Families Party, Serve America Movement Party) and Angi Renna (R, Conservative Party, Independence Party) filed for this race.
2018
- See also: New York State Senate elections, 2018
General election
General election for New York State Senate District 50
Bob Antonacci defeated John Mannion in the general election for New York State Senate District 50 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Bob Antonacci (R) | 50.9 | 62,330 |
| John Mannion (D) | 49.0 | 59,998 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 75 | ||
| Total votes: 122,403 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New York State Senate District 50
John Mannion advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Senate District 50 on September 13, 2018.
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for New York State Senate District 50
Bob Antonacci advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Senate District 50 on September 13, 2018.
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Rick Guy (R)
Campaign themes
2022
John Mannion completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Mannion's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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As a former AP Biology Teacher and Teacher Association President, I vow to always stand up for working people and support our public education system. A good education is the pathway out of poverty. As the first ever chair of the Senate Committee on Disabilities, I work each day to help end the stigma and discrimination that still exists for this community.
- I love my hometown of Syracuse, New York and always want to reflect the values of those I represent.
- I want to assure that we keep the good jobs we have in the region and attract new businesses.
- While maintaining a robust economy, I want to assist in transitioning towards a greener one. Our region is a leader in technology, innovation and the generation of clean energy.
Access, equity, funding and employment for people with disabilities.
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2020
John Mannion did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
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John Mannion completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Mannion's responses.
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
Ethics Reform Environmental protections Educationj
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
Ethics reform is important to me. Without enough oversight into the use of publicly funded projects and other uses, we have see. abuse and corruption that has led to a lack of trust in government officials, particularly in New York.
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
My son is the person I look up to. He is hard-working, has integrity, sees the good in everyone and has overcome great challenges.
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?
It’s a Wonderful Life
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
Integrity, honesty and responsiveness.
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
Integrity, honesty and responsiveness.
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
Represent the interests and positions of the majority of their constituents, rather than be a pawn to their party or their donors.
What legacy would you like to leave?
Eliminate big money from politics so that we can return to true public service.
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?
John
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
John
What happened on your most awkward date?
On a below zero night, the back doors of my four door station wagon would not close. My future wife had to sit in the back, arms stretched, holding both rear doors closed while I drove her home.
What is your favorite holiday? Why?
Christmas, I see the joy it brings my wife and children.
What is your favorite book? Why?
Angela’s Ashes. It is a reminder of how desperate things can be for some and how America fulfills a promise of prosperity and good fortune to so many.
If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?
Rocky
What is your favorite thing in your home or apartment? Why?
Christmas tree ornaments from each year of our marriage that are representative of that year of our lives.
What was the last song that got stuck in your head?
Mannion
What is something that has been a struggle in your life?
My son has overcome, with tremendous hard work, the challenges of autism.
Every state besides Nebraska has two legislative chambers. What do you consider the most important differences between the legislative chambers in your state?
The Senate doesn’t allow some legislation that would best serve the 99% reach the floor.
Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?
No
What do you perceive to be your state’s greatest challenges over the next decade?
Economic growth and ethics.
What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and the state legislature?
A good working relationship that is truly a set of checks and balances.
Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.
Yes. Both sides. We lost that.
What process do you favor for redistricting?
Independent elected commission.
If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?
Education, labor, environment, energy.
Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?
Daniel Patrick Moynihan
Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?
No
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2023
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2022
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In 2022, the New York State Legislature was in session from January 5 to June 4.
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2021
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In 2021, the New York State Legislature was in session from January 6 to June 10.
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See also
2022 Elections
External links
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Candidate U.S. House New York District 22 |
Officeholder New York State Senate District 50 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on July 27, 2022
- ↑ New York State Board of Elections, "Official Special Election Political Calendar," accessed February 12, 2020
- ↑ ‘’New York State,’’ “No. 202.12: Continuing Temporary Suspension and Modification of Laws Relating to the Disaster Emergency,” March 28, 2020
- ↑ City & State New York, "Cuomo cancels most June special elections," April 25, 2020
- ↑ The Citizen, "Antonacci resigns from NY Senate to become state Supreme Court judge" Dec. 31, 2019
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