Summary
Brian Manktelow is an American politician and farmer from the state of New York. A Republican, Manktelow has represented the 130th district of the New York State Assembly, based in Wayne County along Lake Ontario, since 2019.[1][2]
Brian Manktelow | |
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| Member of the New York State Assembly from the 130th district | |
| Assumed office January 9, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Bob Oaks |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 26, 1963 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Crystal |
| Children | 5 |
| Residence(s) | Lyons, New York, U.S. |
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| Website | Official website |
Career edit
After graduating high school, Manktelow served in the U.S. Army, achieving the rank of sergeant. When he returned, Manktelow took classes at the University of Chicago and Finger Lakes Community College, but did not attain degrees from either.[3]
Manktelow has also been the owner and operator of Manktelow Farms for 30 years.[1]
Electoral history edit
In 2009, Manktelow was elected Lyons Town Supervisor, a position he held until 2018.[4]
Manktelow ran in 2016 for New York's 54th State Senate district, vacated by retiring Republican Michael F. Nozzolio. He came in third in the primary, behind Floyd Rayburn and eventual winner Pam Helming.[5]
After longtime State Assemblyman Bob Oaks announced his retirement in 2018, Manktelow launched his campaign for the 130th Assembly district.[6] He won the primary uncontested, and defeated Democrat Scott Comegys in the general election with 67% of the vote.[7]
Personal life edit
Manktelow lives in Lyons with his wife, Crystal, and their five children.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c "Assemblyman Brian Manktelow". New York State Assembly. Retrieved February 16, 2020.
- ^ "Brian Manktelow". Ballotpedia. Retrieved February 16, 2020.
- ^ "Brian Manktelow's Biography". VoteSmart. Retrieved February 16, 2020.
- ^ Steve Buchiere (May 8, 2018). "Lyons Supervisor Brian Manktelow seeking Assembly seat to be vacated by Bob Oaks". Finger Lakes Times. Retrieved February 16, 2020.
- ^ Bill Mahoney (September 12, 2016). "A guide to the 2016 state and local primaries". Politico New York. Retrieved February 16, 2020.
- ^ Payne Horning (May 11, 2018). "Longtime central New York assemblyman's seat opening". WRVO. Retrieved February 16, 2020.
- ^ Robert Harding (November 9, 2018). "After election win, Manktelow prepares to take reins from Oaks as NY assemblyman". Auburnpub.com. Retrieved February 16, 2020.