In June 2007, he overwhelmingly[clarification needed] lost a bid in the Democratic primary for a seat in the State Senate to Sandra Bolden Cunningham.
Though finishing in second place in a field of five candidates, Manzo was unable to force a runoff against Healy.
[2] Manzo was charged with taking $27,500 in corrupt cash payments for use in his failed Jersey City mayoral campaign.
[6] Manzo filed suit to have his legal costs reimbursed by the government, but a court denied his claim.
[7] The book Ruthless Ambition: The Rise and Fall of Chris Christie authored by Manzo was released in April 2014.