Every vote is a hope. A hope for a better future for the person casting that vote. We should protect that hope as if it were our own. – Dustin Czarny
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Onondaga County Democratic Committee elects Czarny and young slate of officers – Syracuse.com
Elections Commissioner Dustin Czarny was challenged by two other Democrats, Diana Abdella, 45, of Minoa, and Paul M. Harvey, 33, of Syracuse. But Czarny, 54 of Syracuse, easily fended off the challenges. He held onto his seat with 73% of the votes. Harvey received 1% and Abdella 24%. Czarny has held the position since January…
Statement on being nominated by the Onondaga County Democratic Committee for an 8th term
Tonight my friends and colleagues on the Onondaga County Democratic Committee nominated me for another 2 year term as Democratic Elections Commissioner of Onondaga County. This will be my 8th term since first being nominated in 2012 and serving since January 1, 2013. It is one of the great honors of my life to be…
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez brings “Students vs. Billionaires” tour stop to Ithaca – CNYCentral.com
Democratic Elections Commissioner Dustin Czarny said the upcoming election should not be dismissed because it is not a presidential contest. “This is a very important election even though it’s not presidential,” Czarny said.Czarny also pointed to recent special and primary elections as signs of increased voter engagement, saying those elections have seen higher-than-average turnout in…
2024 Onondaga County Budget Testimony
My co commissioner and I testified at the September 23, 2026 Ways and Means to discuss the 2027 budget. Our remarks start at the 54 minute mark. I have also included the slide show given to the legislature. Subscribe to dustinczarny.com for all content and election news updates.
Onondaga County election commissioners ask lawmakers for $30,000 raise – Syracuse.com
The salary increase would help attract people to put their names forward for election, Czarny said. “It’s about benefiting the position long term and setting them to a point where reasonable people will be willing to put their names forward for it,” Czarny said. https://www.syracuse.com/news/2026/09/onondaga-county-election-commissioners-ask-lawmakers-for-30000-raise.html Subscribe to dustinczany.com for all election news and content updates
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