John Mannion (American politician)

John Mannion (born July 8, 1968) is an American politician. A Democrat, he is currently a member of the New York State Senate representing the 50th district. He was first elected in 2020. Prior to becoming a state senator, Mannion was a biology teacher.[1] Mannion was elected to the 50th district of the New York State Senate in 2020, defeating Republican Angi Renna and becoming the first Democrat to hold the seat in more than 50 years.[2]

John Mannion
Member of the New York State Senate
from the 50th district
Assumed office
December 16, 2020
Preceded byBob Antonacci
Personal details
Born (1968-07-08) July 8, 1968
Syracuse, New York, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
EducationState University of New York, Binghamton (BS)
State University of New York, Oswego (MS)
WebsiteCampaign website
State Senate website

Background

Mannion was born and raised on Tipperary Hill in Syracuse. He is a lifelong Central New Yorker and the grandchild of Irish immigrants. He currently resides in Geddes with his family. Mannion received his bachelor's degree in biology from Binghamton University and later attended SUNY Oswego to earn his master's of science and secondary science education. After completing his education, Mannion spent nearly three decades teaching in public schools. He spent twenty-one of those years teaching Advanced Placement Biology in the West Genesee Central School District, where he also served as president of the West Genesee Teachers' Association.[3] In 2018, Mannion ran for New York State Senator in New York's 50th district and was narrowly defeated by incumbent Republican Bob Antonacci. In 2020, he ran for the seat again and won with 52.57% of the vote over Republican Angi Renna.[4]

Electoral history

2018
2018 New York State Senate election, District 50
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Bob Antonacci 62,330 50.92
Democratic John Mannion 59,998 49.02
Write-in 75 0.06
Total votes 157,828 100.00
Republican hold

2020
2020 New York State Senate election, District 50[5][6]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic John Mannion 77,293 48.97
Working Families John Mannion 5,889 3.73
Total John Mannion 83,182 52.70
Republican Angi Renna 62,929 39.87
Conservative Angi Renna 9,806 6.21
Independence Angi Renna 2,308 1.62
Total Angi Renna 75,043 47.30
Total votes 157,828 100.00
Democratic gain from Republican

2022

2022 was a hotly contested year for the 50th Senate district. Due to newly drawn district maps and losing much of the territory, John Mannion was seen to lose. On election night, before counting the absentee ballots, Rebecca Shiroff lead by 396 votes.[7] After many recounts John Mannion had been certified the winner by New York State Supreme Court Justice Scott Delconte. John Mannion had won the election by 10 votes, making it the closest race in the 2022 New York State Senate elections.[8]

2022 New York State Senate election, District 50
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic John Mannion 61,579 50.004
Republican Rebecca Shiroff 61,569 49.996
Total votes 123,148 100.00
Democratic hold

New York State Senate

Disability rights

During the 2022 session, Mannion sponsored legislation that establishes a living allowance for adults with developmental disabilities and another bill that creates a public awareness campaign to combat stigmas about developmental disability and increases flexibility for those with disabilities to make decisions about their guardianships. Both bills were signed into law.[9][10]

Fiscal policy

In April 2022, Mannion voted for a $220 billion spending plan which implemented tax cuts for the middle class.[11]

Flood mitigation

In May 2021, Mannion sponsored legislation extending the effectiveness of the Upstate Flood Mitigation Task Force until July 1, 2023. This legislation has been signed into law.[12]

Manufacturing

Mannion is the prime co-sponsor of the Green CHIPS Legislation in an effort to get a factory for making computer chips built in White Pine Commerce Park in Onondaga County. This legislation has been signed into law by Governor Kathy Hochul.[13] Since the bill was signed into law, Micron, a semiconductor manufacturing company, has pledged $100 billion to have the facility built in Clay, NY.[14]

Committee assignments

As State Senator, Mannion is the first ever Chairperson of the Committee on Disabilities. He also serves as a member on 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[15]

References
  1. Board, Advance Media NY Editorial (October 22, 2020). "Editorial endorsement: Angi Renna in the 50th Senate District". syracuse. Retrieved June 17, 2022.
  2. "State Sen. John Mannion will seek election in new NY Senate district". syracuse. May 26, 2022. Retrieved June 17, 2022.
  3. "About John W. Mannion". NY State Senate. Retrieved October 7, 2022.
  4. "John Mannion". Ballotpedia. Retrieved October 7, 2022.
  5. "New York State Senate District 50". Ballotpedia. Retrieved July 5, 2020.
  6. "State Senator 50th Senate District - General Election - November 3, 2020". New York State Board of Elections. December 3, 2020. Retrieved December 6, 2020.
  7. Weaver, Teri (November 9, 2022). "Election 2022 coverage: Winners, losers and analysis of historic mid-terms". syracuse. Retrieved January 6, 2023.
  8. Dowty, Douglass (December 19, 2022). "Mannion beats Shiroff by 10 votes in 50th NY Senate district; judge orders election certified". syracuse. Retrieved January 6, 2023.
  9. "NY State Senate Bill S7794". NY State Senate. January 11, 2022. Retrieved October 6, 2022.
  10. "Five bills signed to help disabled New Yorkers". WIVT - NewsChannel 34. July 26, 2022. Retrieved October 6, 2022.
  11. "Final New York State budget draws mixed reactions from lawmakers, budget watchdog groups". WAER. April 9, 2022. Retrieved October 6, 2022.
  12. Harding, Robert (June 14, 2022). "Mannion highlights 2022 bills, from 'Green CHIPS' to special education funding". Auburn Citizen. Retrieved October 6, 2022.
  13. "State's chips bill adds to federal government's incentives designed to bring factory to Onondaga County". WSYR. August 11, 2022. Retrieved October 6, 2022.
  14. Lohr, Steve (October 4, 2022). "Micron Pledges Up to $100 Billion for Semiconductor Factory in New York". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved October 6, 2022.
  15. "About John W. Mannion". NY State Senate. Retrieved October 6, 2022.
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