Ortt re-elected as Republican leader in State Senate

Rob Ortt

ALBANY – Rob Ortt again has the backing of his Republican colleagues in the State Senate to serve as the minority leader.

He was re-elected to the post on Monday. He has been the Republican leader of the State Senate since 2020.

“I look forward to working with my colleagues to make New York a more affordable, safer, and healthier state for hardworking families,” Ortt said in a statement. “I thank my colleagues – and the millions of New Yorkers they represent – for their continued trust in my leadership of this Conference.”

Democrats have a solid majority of the 63-member State Senate, but Republicans have made some in roads in recent elections, breaking the Democrats’ super-majority or two-thirds of the votes.

Ortt, a former North Tonawanda mayor, was elected to the State in 2014. His district includes all of Orleans and Niagara counties, and part of western Monroe County.

“I am incredibly honored to once again earn the support of my colleagues in the Senate Republican Conference to serve as Minority Leader,” Ortt said. “As we approach the New Year and a new legislative session, we are energized and ready to confront the challenges created by Albany’s failed one-party rule.”