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Voter registration forms will be available to Syracuse high school graduates – WRVO

“Right at the time they are becoming an adult and register, there’s a lot of other societal pressures out there,” Czarny said. ‘So getting them to register and register accurately, is always a problem. We have a captive audience, they’re there, they’re graduating.” https://www.wrvo.org/education/2018-06-21/voter-registration-forms-will-be-available-to-syracuse-high-school-graduates

Democratic committee member objects to Perez Williams’ petitions in congressional race – WRVO

Onondaga County Democratic Elections Commissioner Dustin Czarny said it is typical that campaigns will file general objections to their opponents’ petitions, but it is difficult to get someone knocked off the ballot. “They have to have done something pretty wrong like not going door-to-door or standing on SU campus or getting people that were notContinue reading “Democratic committee member objects to Perez Williams’ petitions in congressional race – WRVO”

A closer look at how early voting would work in New York – WSYR9

Democratic Elections Commissioner Dustin Czarny supports the move, and likes that the state is taking the financial burden off of what usually falls to the counties. Czarny says: “Needlessly so, it has become a partisan issue in New York State and again this is how the vast majority of the country votes.” https://www.localsyr.com/news/local-news/a-closer-look-at-how-early-voting-would-work-in-new-york/

It’s time for New York state to cast its ballot and support Early Voting

Earlier this year, the Democratic Caucus of the New York State Election Commissioners Association formally endorsed Early Voting in New York state. The support for this voting reform was nearly unanimous within our caucus. The time is now for New York state to enact this vital reform. For five years, New York has remained inContinue reading “It’s time for New York state to cast its ballot and support Early Voting”

Appearing before Syracuse Common Council in support of Early Voting

Today I had the pleasure of talking about Early Voting in front of the Syracuse Common Council. They have a resolution to support it and other Electoral Reforms up for a vote on Monday. I am hopeful Syracuse will add its voice to support Early Voting in NYS. Thank you Councilor Latoya Allen for pushingContinue reading “Appearing before Syracuse Common Council in support of Early Voting”

Syracuse Common Council may support early voting bill – The Daily Orange

“With New York state having one of the lowest voter turnouts across the country, we must address these reform and make them a reality,” said Onondaga County Elections Commissioner Dustin Czarny at Wednesday’s session. Syracuse Common Council may support early voting bill – The Daily Orange

Dustin Czarny Testimony in front of NYS Elections on November 18, 2017

My testimony regarding safeguarding our elections in NY State. Full hearing can be viewed online here: http://nystateassembly.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view_id=8&clip_id=4403 Prepared Remarks Below TESTMONY TO ASSEMBLY STANDING COMMITTEE ON ELECTION LAW SUBCOMMITTE ON ELECTION DAY OPERATIONS AND VOTER DISENFRANCHISEMENT NOVEMBER 9, 2017 9 AM Mr. Chairman and the members of the NYS Assembly Committee. I want to thankContinue reading “Dustin Czarny Testimony in front of NYS Elections on November 18, 2017”

Turnout expected higher in Syracuse as voters decide close mayoral race – WRVO

Democratic Elections Commissioner Dustin Czarny said he expects turnout for the race higher than it was four years ago. “Historically, city turnout has been trending downward,” Czarny said. “In 2009 and 2013, we were at 32 percent and 24 percent respectively. But the mayor’s race was not seen as competitive in those two races.” https://www.wrvo.org/politics-and-government/2017-11-07/turnout-expected-higher-in-syracuse-as-voters-decide-close-mayoral-race

‘I Voted’ stickers to debut in Onondaga County for a special reason – Spectrum News

“If people feel better leaving the polling place with a sticker on, and we can remind people that New York State gave suffrage to women a few years earlier than the nation did back in 1917, then this is a good thing,” Czarny said. Czarny said they’ll have to see how this year goes beforeContinue reading “‘I Voted’ stickers to debut in Onondaga County for a special reason – Spectrum News”

What kind of voter information is made public: Your Stories – WSYR9

“The only thing that is anonymous about the voting process is who you actually vote for. Your name, your address, your party registration, whether you vote or not, how you vote, whether absentee or not is a matter of public records,” said Dustin Czarny, Board of Elections Commissioner. https://www.localsyr.com/news/what-kind-of-voter-information-is-made-public-your-stories/