Over the coming week, Central Current will publish a series of question and answer stories about how Democratic candidates in the primary for New York’s 22nd Congressional District view issues that affect Central New York.
New York State Sen. John Mannion faces DeWitt town councilor Sarah Klee Hood in the race.
Early voting has already started. You can find more information about how to vote on the Onondaga County Board of Elections website. Election day is June 25.
Follow along with the Q&As here:
- June 18: Mannion and Klee Hood answer questions about abortion rights
- June 19: Mannion and Klee Hood answer questions about Micron and how it will affect the environment
- June 20: Mannion and Klee Hood answer questions about New York’s 22nd Congressional District and Rep. Brandon Williams, their potential future opponent
- June 21: Mannion and Klee Hood answer questions about the economy, housing
- June 21: Mannion and Klee Hood answer questions about the Israel-Palestine conflict
- June 21: Mannion and Klee Hood answer questions about the Interstate 81 project
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