22nd Congressional district

The candidates for the hotly contested 22nd Congressional District race in central New York used part of their latest debate Tuesday to clear the air about attack ads.

New York State Senator Mannion, who represents the 50th State Senate District, talks about his aspirations for New York's 22nd Congressional District seat in the upcoming election.

New York State Senator Mannion, who represents the 50th State Senate District, talks about his aspirations for New York's 22nd Congressional District seat in the upcoming election.

The candidates for central New York’s 22nd Congressional District race faced off Tuesday in the second of four debates set for this election season.

With the National Republican Congressional Committee and Congressional Leadership Fund backing Incumbent Republican Rep. Brandon Williams, and the House Majority PAC and Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee supporting State Senator John Mannion, along with ads from the candidates' own campaigns, millions will be spent on political advertising this fall.

Democratic Congressional hopeful John Mannion expects his campaign will need to spend at least $3 million in the general election for the 22nd Congressional District. He starts the race with a disadvantage compared to Republican incumbent Brandon Williams.

The Democratic New York State Senator will take on Republican Congressman Brandon Williams this fall.

Two Democrats are vying for the nomination to take on Republican Rep. Brandon Williams this fall. DeWitt Town Councilor Sarah Klee Hood and State Sen. John Mannion are hoping to win the congressional seat. WRVO is profiling both candidates ahead of Tuesday’s primary vote.

Two Democrats are vying for the nomination to take on Republican Rep. Brandon Williams this fall. DeWitt Town Councilor Sarah Klee Hood and State Sen. John Mannion are hoping to win the congressional seat. WRVO is profiling both candidates ahead of Tuesday’s primary vote.

Sarah Klee Hood and John Mannion have a pre-primary debate on the Campbell Conversations.