ITHACA, N.Y. (WHCU) — Tompkins County District Attorney Matt Van Houten is officially seeking a third term in office.

Recently on Ithaca’s Morning News, Van Houten explained his decision.

Van Houten tells WHCU his job is balancing justice with fairness.

Van Houten, who’s been Tompkins County DA since 2017, officially announced Monday he’s seeking his third term as district attorney.

FULL INTERVIEW: Tompkins County DA Matt Van Houten on Ithaca’s Morning News