Statement on Early Voting by Mail being ruled constitutional

Below is my full statement on the ruling by Hon. Christina L. Ryba that New York’s Early Vote by Mail process is constitutional and can go forward:

“I applaud Judge Chirstina Ryba on delivering this ruling quickly so that Board of Elections throughout New York State can prepare for the 2024 Presidential Election cycle. New Yorkers deserve the opportunity to vote by mail at their convenience. The New York State Legislature and Governor Kathy Hochul acted properly and constitutionally in passing this legislation last year. It is now time for Elise Stefanik and the New York GOP to cease this litigation and allow us to serve the voters of New York in an orderly manner. Village elections and the Presidential Primary are happening soon and this distraction of frivolous litigation to prevent New York voters from freely participating in our electoral process, in the manner they choose, is shameful.”

Dustin M. Czarny

NYSECA Democratic Caucus Chair

Commissioner of Elections (D), Onondaga County