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U.S. House · NY-22 · Democratic candidate · 2026

John Mannion

Democratic candidate for New York's 22nd Congressional District

Former science teacher and union president John Mannion represents Central New York and the Mohawk Valley, focusing on schools, affordability and manufacturing.

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DistrictNY-22
OfficeCongress
ElectionNov. 3, 2026

Policy priorities

Where John stands.

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Household costs and taxes

  • Supports child tax credits, renewable energy tax credits and preventing surveillance pricing in grocery stores

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Public education and teachers

  • Supports more federal school funding, universal pre-kindergarten and better teacher pay, benefits and development

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Climate and watershed protection

  • Supports reducing greenhouse gases, restoring northeastern watersheds and conservation grants for wildlife and wetlands

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Health coverage and affordability

  • Supports restoring ACA tax credits, expanding Medicare and Medicaid, a public option and lower prescription prices

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Law enforcement and gun safety

  • Supports police resources, stronger background checks and bipartisan protections against online predators targeting children

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Veterans benefits and transitions

  • Supports full retirement and disability payments for combat-injured veterans and access to education and civilian employment

Record and background

Record & experience.

  1. Since 2025

    Experience

    U.S. representative

    Represents New York’s 22nd District.

  2. Fiscal year 2026

    Accomplishment

    Helped secure local project funding

    Helped secure more than $15.3 million for 15 district projects, including water systems, hospitals and workforce development.

  • Experience

    High school science teacher

    Taught biology and chemistry for nearly 30 years.

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    Teachers’ association president

    Led the West Genesee Teachers’ Association through two successful contract negotiations.

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    New York State senator

    Represented Central New York in the State Senate.

  • Experience

    Senate Disabilities Committee chair

    Served as the committee’s founding chair.

  • Accomplishment

    Helped enact Green CHIPS

    Helped pass state legislation supporting semiconductor investment, including Micron’s planned Clay facility.

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