Utica, NY – In response to John Mannion’s victory in Congressional District 22, Senya Bekui, Lead Organizer for Citizen Action of New York Central New York Chapter issued the following statement:
“Upstate New Yorkers are sending a clear message to Washington: we are tired of policies that fail to address the needs of working families, and this district is ready to show up and keep up the fight for a government that works for the many, not the few. John Mannion’s win represents the collective will of a community dedicated to building a more just and equitable future.
“We look forward to working alongside Representative-Elect Mannion as he takes his seat in the U.S. Congress, where we know he will continue to advocate for policies that uplift our communities and fight for the people who have long been ignored.
“This victory is a testament to the power of grassroots organizing and the strength of our collective voice. Over the course of this campaign, Citizen Action has knocked over 81,000 doors, canvassed nearly 15,000 voters, and phone banked tirelessly to turn out voters across our communities. Upstate New York has spoken, and together, we will continue to fight for the change our communities deserve.”