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Dana Balter, who fended off a last-minute Democratic primary challenger and then narrowly lost to U.S. Rep. John Katko in the 24th Congressional District race last year, will announce next week whether she will launch another campaign for the central New York House seat.

A press release sent by Balter's 2018 campaign manager revealed that she will make a "special announcement" at the PressRoom Pub in Syracuse Tuesday.

Balter has said that she is considering a second bid for Congress in 2020. She has remained active in central New York politics and attended rallies held in the Syracuse area. On social media, she has posted updates supporting Democrats in local elections this year.

In February, Balter launched a nonprofit organization, Enter the Public Square, to boost civic engagement in central New York.

If Balter runs again, she will have competition for the Democratic nomination. Roger Misso, a Wayne County native and Navy veteran who now lives in Syracuse, announced his candidacy last week. The field of candidates could grow over the next several months.