That could be important if the parties re-qualify for ballot status in 2022, the next gubernatorial race. But going forward, these voters won’t be allowed to vote in primaries in the other four parties, Sardo and Czarny said. https://www.syracuse.com/politics/2021/01/17000-onondaga-county-voters-have-a-decision-to-make-should-i-enroll-in-another-party.html
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Stefanik advisor says SLC Dem elections commissioner should resign – WWNY TV
“What’s next: are we gonna put people in jail for a typo?” Czarny said “Commissioner Bacon has my full support and I hope Congresswoman Stefanik has as much zeal to defend our democracy, which has been under attack by the president she supports.” https://www.wwnytv.com/2021/01/15/stefanik-advisor-says-slc-dem-elections-commissioner-should-resign/
Two interviews one podcast (Dustin Czarny & Roger Misso)
A discussion on NY 22, a reflection on 2020, and discussion on reforms coming in 2021. https://auburnpub.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/eye-on-ny-podcast-two-interviews-one-episode-with-dustin-czarny-and-roger-misso/article_e2dbe082-56e5-11eb-b0c7-d3d3a57f0d36.html
Zoom with Czarny: Liza Abraham NYDLC
In today’s Zoom with Czarny I talk to Liza Abraham, executive director of the New York Democratic Lawyers Council. We talk about her work to help with voter protection in the Georgia Senate, the insurrection and following impeachment, as well as their hopes to better New York Democracy in the upcoming New York legislative session.Continue reading “Zoom with Czarny: Liza Abraham NYDLC”
STEWART-COUSINS PRESENTS MAJOR VOTING REFORM PACKAGE – YonkersTimes
Dustin Czarny, Onondaga County Elections Commissioner and Chair Democratic Caucus of the NYS Elections Commissioners Association, said, “These legislative changes will go a long way towards fixing some of the byzantine process we have in New York. Improving our absentee and vote by mail system will not only give voters more options but will give clearContinue reading “STEWART-COUSINS PRESENTS MAJOR VOTING REFORM PACKAGE – YonkersTimes”
Wonky Wednesday: City of Syracuse Enrollments
The City of Syracuse is the center of Onondaga County spiritually, politically, and physically. Though it makes up only 24% of the registered voters the media market is dominated by the races in its borders. This year proves to be no different as Mayor Ben Walsh (I) is up for re-election. His unlikely 3rd partyContinue reading “Wonky Wednesday: City of Syracuse Enrollments”
Cuomo proposes changes to NY absentee ballot counting, early voting – Auburnpub.com
Dustin Czarny, an Onondaga County elections commissioner, supports Cuomo’s proposals. He agrees that the absentee ballot counting process needs to be reformed because “we can’t be the last state that counts absentee ballots.” https://auburnpub.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/cuomo-proposes-changes-to-ny-absentee-ballot-counting-early-voting/article_1e37e06a-8cef-59e9-8312-3283e57c43df.html
NY SENATE MAJORITY LEADER ADVANCES COMPREHENSIVE ELECTION REFORMS – Black Star News
Dustin Czarny, Onondaga County Elections Commissioner and Chair Democratic Caucus of the NYS Elections Commissioners Association, said, “These legislative changes will go a long way towards fixing some of the byzantine process we have in New York. Improving our absentee and vote by mail system will not only give voters more options but will giveContinue reading “NY SENATE MAJORITY LEADER ADVANCES COMPREHENSIVE ELECTION REFORMS – Black Star News”
Commissioner in a Car: 2021 Political Calendar
In today’s episode I review the important dates from the 2021 Political Calendar. I also continue to react to the Georgia Senate runoffs as well the insurrection we all experienced on January 6, 2021. You can get a copy of the political calendar at onvote.net
Joint Letter from NYSECA Caucus Chairs on the challenges for Boards of Elections in 2020
New York’s Board of Elections (BOE) Commissioners and our staff-members are dedicated public servants, duty sworn to administer free and fair elections, and our work this year was nothing short of miraculous. In our selected careers, we endeavor to make elections better in New York for the 13 million voters we serve in each ofContinue reading “Joint Letter from NYSECA Caucus Chairs on the challenges for Boards of Elections in 2020”