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Commissioner in a Car: Absentees Away edition

I talk about the mailing of absentee ballots for the June 23rd, 2020 primary. https://www.facebook.com/dustinmczarny/videos/862697660909747

Connections: How can we hold reliable elections during a pandemic? – WXXI

Can we hold reliable elections during a pandemic? In June, New York State will hold primary and special elections. November is, of course, the general election. The pandemic means there will be voting from home, voting by mail, and new ways of trying to get out the vote. But will voting be truly accessible toContinue reading “Connections: How can we hold reliable elections during a pandemic? – WXXI”

Sunday Thoughts: New York’s path to Vote by mail will take several years, but can start this year.

The COVID-19 scare has reshaped how we think of just about everything in normal life. Elections are of course part of this re-imagining of American life. Large gatherings with at-risk elderly poll workers is a nightmare scenario for the current pandemic. We have had states postpone elections hoping the pandemic will abate later this summer.Continue reading “Sunday Thoughts: New York’s path to Vote by mail will take several years, but can start this year.”

Election commissioners in Onondaga Co. talk about the changes in voting for New Yorkers – WSYR9

NewsChannel 9 spoke with Elections Commissioner Dustin Czarny and Elections Commissioner Michele Sardo on Wednesday about the changes coming to voting due to the pandemic.

Commissioner in a Car: May the absentee be with you

Today I talk about the process for application for absentee ballots. https://www.facebook.com/dustinmczarny/videos/652906221940147

Sunday Thoughts: What to expect for the June elections and changes in absentee voting in New York

Sunday Thoughts: What to expect for the June elections and changes in absentee voting in New York This week Governor Cuomo made more changes to Election Law for the June 23rd primary elections. The last two months have been a whirlwind for election officials as we have tried to chart a path forward during the COVID-19Continue reading “Sunday Thoughts: What to expect for the June elections and changes in absentee voting in New York”

Mixed opinions as Cuomo cancels Auburn-area NY Senate special election – Auburnpub.com

“I think the governor made the right decision given the resources that local governments have right now,” Czarny said. “It’s a tough call. I know the candidates have expended resources. But those resources for voting contacts are going to serve them in the November election as well.” https://auburnpub.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/mixed-opinions-as-cuomo-cancels-auburn-area-ny-senate-special-election/article_c2faeab2-2d2a-554e-9181-b4f4cef6e6bc.html

Commissioner in a Car: Ch Ch Ch Ch Changes edition

Cancelled Specials and Presidential Primary, Absentee ballot expansion explained. Apply today for June 23rd absentee at onvote.net https://www.facebook.com/dustinmczarny/videos/1068695623502974

Onondaga Co. Democratic Elections Commissioner speaks about presidential primary being cancelled in NY State – WSYR9

Former Democratic presidential candidate and U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders announced earlier this month that he had suspended his campaign. This cleared the way for former Vice President Joe Biden. NewsChannel 9 spoke with the Onondaga County Democratic Elections Commissioner Dustin Czarny on Monday about the change:

Sunday Thoughts: Democracy delayed but maybe not denied in the time of COVID

2020 has already seen massive changes to the political landscape of New York without one election actually being held. The COVID crisis has made us think on the fly about how to hold elections, delay elections, and in some cases whether to hold them at all. The crisis has also shined a light on theContinue reading “Sunday Thoughts: Democracy delayed but maybe not denied in the time of COVID”