The District Attorney that led prosecutions in the wake of the escape of David Sweat and Richard Matt from the Clinton Correctional facility last summer plans to run for re-election.
Clinton County District Attorney Andrew Wylie plans to seek a fourth term.
The Plattsburgh Press Republican reports that Wylie felt this was a critical time to announce because there was speculation whether he would seek a judgeship. That question spiked this week when Judge Kevin Ryan announced his retirement.
Wylie was first elected in 2005.