Roger Misso, former Democratic candidate for New York’s 24th Congressional District, announced today he’s been activated for a military deployment and therefore will not seek political office in the near future.
“As part of my commitment to the nation as a Navy Reservist, the nation has recalled me to active duty this summer for a yearlong deployment,” said Misso in a statement on Thursday.
SOME NEWS
I am stepping away for a yearlong military deployment. A few things:
-I’m focused on care for my family
-I won’t be a candidate for @OnondagaDems Chair this fall
-I won’t be a candidate for Onondaga County Exec next year
-I will be back https://t.co/R5RhMU6ut7
— Roger Misso (@RogerMissoCNY) July 7, 2022
Misso: “I know we will be back” to Central NY
The Syracuse resident and Wayne County native will be deployed in support of overseas contingency operations, he announced.
In a video posted to social media, Misso said he’s focused on ensuring care for his family in his absence.
“While we are leaving CNY for a bit, I know we will be back,” he added.
Notably, Misso said he would not be a candidate for either Chair of the Onondaga County Democratic Committee or Erie County Executive this fall, implying he had considered a run for both offices previously.
Misso also spoke of the sacrifice Reservists make each year to serve.
My story is not unique. Each year, thousands of Reservists put their lives on hold to serve our nation.
But if I’m being honest, this feels like a really time to leave. So much is at stake here at home. My heart will be with all of you fighting to restore rights in America.
— Roger Misso (@RogerMissoCNY) July 7, 2022
Misso ended his recorded statement on a hopeful note.
“While I have to step away for a while to fight for our home in uniform again, know that I’ll be back to fight for our home side-by-side with all of you to build it back up again brick-by-brick, block-by-block, the only way we know how,” he said.
