Threats against election commissioners and workers have soared amid a divided electorate. Czarny shares an example that came up at one meeting. “We had some commissioners that were afraid to go to their nephew’s baseball games because people in their community were targeting them just for the crime of counting the votes, like they should,”Continue reading “Onondaga County election official returns from high-level talks in Washington, D.C. – WAER”
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Late tweaks to Election Law pushed by Democrats in Albany – Times Union
“This is providing clarification that will now be followed,” said Dustin Czarny, chair of the Democratic Caucus of the New York State Elections Commissioner’s Association. He said the proposals bring in line best practices for the rare instances where issues arise with a ballot. Czarny added that he believes the legislation is intended to buildContinue reading “Late tweaks to Election Law pushed by Democrats in Albany – Times Union”
Secretary Bellows heading to Washington D.C. to ask for safer elections – Fox Bangor News
I appeared with Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows on Maine TV to talk about our trip to Washington on behalf of Issue One this week. “There are real people that are running our elections. Everyday people that are coming together, they’re civil servants and they’re trying to find a way to do a difficultContinue reading “Secretary Bellows heading to Washington D.C. to ask for safer elections – Fox Bangor News”
Zoom with Czarny: Liverpool Village Democrats
Today I sit down with Liverpool Together. Stacy Finney for Liverpool Mayor & Rachel Ciotti and Melissa Cassidy running for Liverpool Village trustee. These Democrats are contesting the Liverpool village elections for the first time in twenty years. Enjoy! Follow them here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092671784688 Contribute here: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/salina-democratic-committee-2 Village Election June 20th, 2023 noon-9pm At Village HallContinue reading “Zoom with Czarny: Liverpool Village Democrats”
Commissioner in a Car: Independent petition deadline was today.
This week I talk about the end of independent nominating petitions. I go over what this petition does and how it lets people get on the ballot. I also talk about the trend of political parties using the independent nominating process to get second lines or roll up lines on the ballot. Find the listContinue reading “Commissioner in a Car: Independent petition deadline was today.”
New Yorkers can register to vote and cast their ballot on the same ‘golden’ day – Gothamist
Dustin Czarny, the Democratic commissioner for the Onondaga Board of Elections, said they are also planning to rely on the affidavit ballot system unless the state Legislature or state Board of Elections advises them otherwise. “Affidavit is the right tool for it. It allows time to double check all things later in the electoral process,”Continue reading “New Yorkers can register to vote and cast their ballot on the same ‘golden’ day – Gothamist”
Zoom with Czarny: Lysander Town Democratic Candidates
This week I sit down with the Lysander Democratic Committee candidates Kevin Rode for Lysander Supervisor, Will Stowell for Town Board, and Ken Christopher for Lysander Town Justice. We talk about running for office in a traditionally red town as well as their vision for Lysander. Enjoy. Subscribe to dustinczarny.com for all election news andContinue reading “Zoom with Czarny: Lysander Town Democratic Candidates”
Elections officials ask for administrative reforms – WCNY Capitol Pressroom
May 24, 2023 – Onondaga County Elections Commissioner Dustin Czarny makes the case for minimum staffing levels at local boards of elections, creating voting centers on Election Day and ensuring all elections commissioners are full-time roles. Subscribe to dustinczarny.com for all content and elections news updates
Commissioner in a Car: New Voting machine presentations & last Albany Educational day of the session
This week I talk about the process for acquiring new voting machines at the Onondaga County Board of Elections. I also talk about my final educational day in Albany and the push for some last minute voting legislation. Subscribe to dustinczarny.com for all content and election news updates
Protecting Election Integrity with Board of Elections Commissioner Dustin Czarny – From the Lobby Podcast
I was honored to appear on “From the Lobby” with my friend Alec Lews of O’Donnell & Associates. We got to talk about election administration, the end-of-year legislation push, and election integrity. Check it out. Subscribe to dustinczarny.com for all content and election news updates