Debra Gelson

The Democrat finished third in November's race.

Judge Richard Rich said Republican Paul Battisti's request "lacked merit".

Absentee and affidavit ballots were counted on Tuesday

After 41,005 ballots were tallied election night, Libertarian Mike Korchak holds a 122 vote lead over Republican Paul Battisti.

Battisti spoke as part of WSKG's interview series with all three candidates.

Gelson spoke as part of WSKG's interview series with all three candidates.

Republican Paul Battisti, Democrat Debra Gelson and Libertarian Mike Korchak discussed multiple issues during the 90-minute forum.

While opponents criticize lack of prosecutorial experience, PBA representatives call Battisti a friend of law enforcement.

Gerald Mollen also took shots at one of Battisti's opponents, Mike Korchak

Korchak isn't happy with how that primary process went and claims the Broome Republican party heads don’t want him to run for office.