Background
Manning, Patrick R. was born on June 9, 1965.
Manning, Patrick R. was born on June 9, 1965.
AB, Vassar College, 1986. Master of Public Administration, Marist College, 2002.
Manning was first elected to the New York State Assembly in 1994. Prior to being elected to the State Assembly, Manning served as an executive aide for then Assemblyman Glenn East. Warren and a Dutchess County Legislator for the 20th District. As an Assemblyman, Manning remained relatively unknown outside of his district.
In late 2005, Manning began making strides towards a gubernatorial camapaign.
He found strong support initially from within the New York Conservative Party. (Weld became a resident of New York and also registered to vote in the state)
Manning ended his gubernatorial campaign shortly after an email was sent to the press accusing him of having an extramarital affair.
Manning decided to seek re-election to his Assembly seat. In the Republican primary election on September 12, 2006, Manning was defeated by Tivoli Mayor and Dutchess County legislator Marcus Molinaro.
Manning held a lead in the Columbia County portion of the district, but this was not enough to overcome Molinaro"s lead in the Duchess segment.
Founder Hudson Valley Stadium Corporation, 1983. Member Greater Southern Dutchess Chamber of Commerce, Mid-County Improvement Association, East Fishkill Republican Club, Sigma Alpha Museum.
Married Barbara Ann Baulch. Children: Harrison, Logan.