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Battisti, a private practice defense attorney, won with nearly 55% of the vote election night.

Paul Battisti has worked as a private practice defense attorney for about 20 years. He says his experience will give him an advantage in prosecuting cases.

Michael Korchak and Paul Battisti are once again facing off in a repeat of their contentious 2019 Republican primary for Broome County district attorney.

The Broome County Conservative Party’s executive committee voted to give Paul Battisti its ballot line over incumbent District Attorney Michael Korchak.

James Worhach filed the complaint in Binghamton Small Claims Court in May 2022 while he was still under indictment, according to court documents reviewed by WSKG.

Broome County District Attorney Michael Korchak defended seeking a cross-endorsement from Democrats as the incumbent faces a Republican primary against Paul Battisti.

Ryan told WSKG Tuesday he’s beginning to pass petitions in hopes of securing the Democratic nomination for the district attorney’s office.

Korchak won the 2019 race for Broome County district attorney on the Libertarian line after losing to Battisti in the Republican primary that year.

Incumbent District Attorney Michael Korchak and Attorney Paul Battisti are facing off in a rematch of 2019’s Republican primary for the office.

The Democrat finished third in November's race.