“It will help them be able to cast a ballot safely even if they’re unsure what they want to do. They can have a ballot mailed to them and still choose to vote in person,” said Onondaga County Democratic Elections Commissioner Dustin Czarny. “People won’t have to choose between their health and exercising their democraticContinue reading “Onondaga County Board of Elections offers email applications for absentee ballots – Eagle News”
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New York prepares for crash course in voting by mail – Politico
“The public is going to have to understand that the results are going to be delayed,” Czarny said. “We’re not going to know the results of these elections in total until seven, 10, 14 days after the elections, because we have until then to receive these absentee ballots.” https://login.politicopro.com/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fsubscriber.politicopro.com%2Farticle%2F2020%2F04%2Fnew-york-prepares-for-crash-course-in-voting-by-mail-1918195%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2vyCf09vbZJZeAIgc8bZxvc7l9LLJZH1-l4fAnXr45a4i7fgWH1iIprqo
Anyone can get an absentee ballot for June voting in NYS and it’s as easy as an email – WSYR9
Czarny explains to NewsChannel 9 how it’s done in Onondaga County, “You can get a word document that you can download, or a fillable pdf, whatever is easier for you, save it, email it to absentee@ongov.net and we will then mail you out a ballot.” https://www.localsyr.com/news/local-news/anyone-can-get-an-absentee-ballot-for-june-voting-in-nys-and-its-as-easy-as-an-email/
Commissioner in a car: The New Normal edition.
Go to onvote.net to apply for your absentee ballot by email for June primary. https://www.facebook.com/dustinmczarny/videos/2292678651026168
Sunday Thoughts: Coalition Building
When the Democratic Primary for President started I made the supposition that the eventual winner would be the one who could best navigate the diverse coalition of the Democratic Party. What I never thought would happen is the quick coalition around Joe Biden and perhaps I underestimated him. What has become obvious is Biden isContinue reading “Sunday Thoughts: Coalition Building”
State Legislature needs to open up absentee balloting
On March 29, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo postponed the planned presidential primary and special elections to June 23. The postponement was supported by both Republican and Democratic elections commissioners throughout New York State. The move protected poll workers and voters from exposure to Covid-19 and the combination of both elections saved local governments much-needed funds.Continue reading “State Legislature needs to open up absentee balloting”
Absentee ballot voting option extended to all NY primary election voters – CNYCentral.com
Using more absentee ballots should reduce the number of people gathering to vote at polling places, according to Elections Commissioner Dustin Czarny. https://cnycentral.com/news/local/absentee-ballot-voting-option-extended-to-all-ny-primary-election-voters
Commissioner in a Car: you get an absentee edition April 13, 2020
I talk about the changes to expand absentee balloting amidst the covid crisis in New York. https://www.facebook.com/dustinmczarny/videos/509788399910042
Changes to how NY votes to prevent spread of COVID-19 – Capitol Pressroom
Amid COVID-19 concerns, the Governor took action to allow more New Yorkers to vote by mail in June’s primaries and general elections. Dustin Czarny, Democratic Commissioner of the Onondaga County Board of Elections, explained what needs to happen to implement this change and the resources needed from the state and federal governments.
Legislature Urged To Codify Absentee Ballot Order -Spectrum News
“The Governor’s actions to expand the reason for absentees to include the COVID-19 crisis and allow email applications for absentees was an important first step to protect voters for the June combined primaries,” said Onondaga County Board of Elections Co-Chairman Dustin Czarny. “The legislature now needs to act to ensure we have these protections inContinue reading “Legislature Urged To Codify Absentee Ballot Order -Spectrum News”
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