Mannion Wins Second Term in New York District
Democrat John Mannion defeated Republican Kailee Buller in New York's 22nd Congressional District, according to unofficial partial results.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Elections
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Rep. John Mannion won a second term representing New York's 22nd Congressional District, defeating Republican Kailee Buller. With 130 of 685 districts reporting, Mannion held 64% of the vote.
Why it matters
Mannion is the first Democrat in 48 years to win consecutive House terms in the Syracuse-based district, which Democrats hold by more than 25,000 registered voters. The race tested how the district responds to President Trump's endorsement of Buller and Vice President JD Vance's campaign appearance on her behalf.
Results are unofficial and based on 130 of 685 reporting districts, with Mannion at 64%. Final certified totals were not yet available.
The players
John Mannion
A Democrat and former high school science teacher who served two terms in the New York State Senate before winning a second term in Congress from the 22nd District.
Kailee Buller
The Republican challenger from Auburn who was endorsed by President Trump and Vice President JD Vance in the race.
Donald Trump
The current President of the United States, who endorsed Buller at an Oct. 9 rally in Syracuse.
JD Vance
The Vice President of the United States, who campaigned for Buller at a rally in Rome.
The details
Mannion, a former high school science teacher and two-term state senator, opposes the president's tariffs, immigration crackdown, the war in Iran, Medicaid cuts, the trade war with Canada, and cancellation of Affordable Care Act subsidies. Buller, 37, of Auburn, tied her campaign to Trump and his administration in the closing weeks.
Timeline
Oct. 9: Trump endorsed Buller at a rally in Syracuse.
Monday before the election: Vance endorsed Buller at a rally in Rome.
2024: Mannion was first elected to Congress.
Nov. 3: Election held; Mannion won a second term.
Seasonal Patterns
Mannion's reelection makes him the first Democrat since 1978 to win consecutive House terms in the Syracuse-based district, the last such win coming from Hanley, whose final re-election occurred that year.
The outcome determines which party holds this seat in the House, affecting the congressional oversight Mannion says he will push for if Democrats win a majority next year. Voters in the district will see the policy positions Mannion has taken on tariffs, Medicaid, and health coverage continue to shape federal debate.
The takeaway
Consecutive House wins in districts that have shifted over time often signal durable voter alignment, but the margin and final certified count will show how firm that alignment is. Readers can track certified results as counting finishes.
Further reading
For more on the broader contests shaping the midterms, see Elections.
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