New York Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt has announced his intention to run for re-election this year, as he filed more than 7,000 signatures with the state Board of Elections.
“I am proud to announce the kickoff of my re-election campaign by filing more than 7,000 petition Republican and Conservative signatures. I am deeply humbled and grateful for the overwhelming amount of support I have been given by the residents of the 62nd Senate District, and the hundreds of volunteers across my district who carried my petition. Next to leading men in combat, serving the residents of the 62nd Senate District has been the honor of a lifetime. I look forward to earning the opportunity to continue to serve my community this November,” said Leader Rob Ortt.
Ortt was sworn into office as a New York State Senator for the 62nd District in January of 2015. In June of 2020, he was elected Senate Minority Leader by his colleagues in the Republican Conference.
Ortt enlisted in N.Y. Army National Guard in October 2001 in direct response to the attacks on September 11th. He is a veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan, where he served from March 2008 until December of the same year. His mission was to serve as a combat mentor/advisor to the Afghan National Police in Kandahar City, the second-largest city in Afghanistan. As the Executive Officer /Unit Movement Officer for an infantry company, he was responsible for ensuring that all the logistical needs of the company were met to facilitate operational readiness, coordinate and run all company meetings, and act as the commander in his absence. He successfully moved $10 million worth of equipment to Afghanistan and back to the United States.
He is the recipient of the Bronze Star, the Army Commendation Medal, the Afghan Campaign Medal, and the Combat Infantryman’s Badge in recognition of his service.
Ortt lives in North Tonawanda with his wife, Meghan. To learn more about him, visit robortt.com.
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