New York State Sen. John Mannion, a former public school teacher, won the Democratic primary in New York’s 22nd Congressional District on Tuesday night to face Rep. Brandon Williams, R.N.Y., in November.
The nonpartisan Cook Political Report ranks the district as one of the most competitive in the country, and Democrats see it as a prime opportunity to retake control of the House next year.
Her victory comes despite recent allegations that her New York State Senate office was a toxic work environment “that included mistreatment, harassment and retaliation,” according to an unverified report. open letter Signed by “Mannion’s concerned staff.” Mannion told local media CNY that the accusations were a “false political attack.”
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Rep. Brandon Williams, R.N.Y., is one of the most vulnerable House incumbents this cycle. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)
Williams’ district in central New York includes cities such as Syracuse and Utica.
It is one of 17 GOP-held districts that President Biden won in 2020, making it a prime target for Democrats.
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Democrats John Mannion and Sarah Klee Hood faced off in an attempt to challenge Williams in November. (Mannion for Congress/Sarah Klee Hood for New York)
Williams won his seat in 2022 with about 1.5% of the vote, and off-year redistricting has since changed his district boundaries to include bluer areas.
The first-term Republican lawmaker is a Navy veteran and currently serves on the Transportation, Science, Education and Workforce committees.
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Williams supports the re-election of former President Trump. (Felipe Ramales for Fox News Digital)
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Williams endorsed former President Trump in late January of this year, albeit with a lukewarm endorsement that did not directly praise the former president.
“President Trump will be the Republican nominee for president. Our country is under immense pressure: inflation, chaos at the border, sanctuary cities, fentanyl, cashless bail, crime, energy costs; we cannot stand 4 more years of fantasies progressives. We need a Republican in the White House and I have always said that our candidate will have my full support to change this country,” Williams said on X after Trump won the New Hampshire Republican primary.
