Pennsylvania still in the spotlight three years after U.S. Capitol attack – Pennsylvania Post-Gazette

Still, worries remain, especially for swing states like Pennsylvania, said Dustin Czarny, the Board of Elections commissioner for Onondaga County, New York.. “We’re concerned about the threat of violence,” said Mr. Czarny, who has talked to his colleagues in other states. “I know my colleagues have received a lot of those threats. These increased threatsContinue reading “Pennsylvania still in the spotlight three years after U.S. Capitol attack – Pennsylvania Post-Gazette”

Threats that led to Jan. 6 riot persist, lawmakers and watchdogs warn – Spectrum News

Dustin Czarny, elections commissioner in Onondaga County, New York, cited statistics showing that many election officials have reported facing physical threats and harassment. A substantial percentage of lead elections officers have left their positions, leaving newcomers in charge, Czarny said. “And they’ve all left because of the harassment, because of the targeting that it’s happenedContinue reading “Threats that led to Jan. 6 riot persist, lawmakers and watchdogs warn – Spectrum News”

‘The Alternative to Democracy Is Dictatorship,’ Warns Biden – Common Dreams

“The Big Lie continues to this day,” said Dustin Czarny, elections commissioner of the Onondaga County Board of Elections in New York, on Capitol Hill on Friday. “It resulted in decreased resources for Boards of Elections to do their job. I’m hopeful that we could see legislation in this next year in the states andContinue reading “‘The Alternative to Democracy Is Dictatorship,’ Warns Biden – Common Dreams”

Zoom with Czarny: Christine Wood of Public Citizen

This week I sit down with Christine Wood of Public Citizen. We talk about two events marking the insurrection, one in DC and one in Syracuse, that she is helping to organize (and I am presenting at both). We also talk about how the insurrection changed our Democracy and how we can move forward. Enjoy.Continue reading “Zoom with Czarny: Christine Wood of Public Citizen”

3rd Anniversary of Insurrection Election is on the line press conference in Washington

I was honored to join Public Citizen, Congressman Raskin and other dignitaries to talk about the aftermath of the January 6th insurrection. My remarks start at the 26:02 mark. Enjoy. Subscribe to dustinczarny.com for all content and election news updates

Commissioner Czarny to attend two national events in Washington DC this week

For Immediate Release:  January 4, 2024 Commissioner Czarny to attend two national events in Washington DC this week WHAT:  Dustin Czarny, Onondaga County’s Democratic Elections Commissioner and Chair of the New York State Elections Commissioner Association Democratic Caucus will be travelling to Washington DC twice in the upcoming week to attend two different National events. Continue reading “Commissioner Czarny to attend two national events in Washington DC this week”

Turbulence in presidential race prompts big voter turnout expectation in New York – CNY Central

For the first time this year, voters in New York will be able to do early voting by mail, something Czarny says New York did during the pandemic. His message to those who are skeptical: “We have a bipartisan team that is doing all of this. And that’s the other thing that prevents fraud —Continue reading “Turbulence in presidential race prompts big voter turnout expectation in New York – CNY Central”

Zoom with Czarny: Max Ruckdeschel Chair of the Onondaga County Democratic Committee

This week I end the year talking to Max Ruckdeschel, chair of the Onondaga County Democratic Committee. We wrap up the successes of 2023 and look forward to 2024. You can learn more about them and get involved by going to their website: https://www.ocdemocrats.com/ Subscribe to dustinczarny.com for all content and election news updates

Commissioner in a Car: Everything you need to know about the even year/election Alignment bill.

Today I talk about the Election Alignment (Even Year) bill that was signed into law on Friday. I cover what is moving, what is not moving (yet), and when they will move. If you want to know how this bill will transform local elections starting in 2025 and running until 2023 and beyond, check itContinue reading “Commissioner in a Car: Everything you need to know about the even year/election Alignment bill.”

The Weekly Wonk:  Onondaga County Election Day and Overall turnout 2023 General Election

Welcome back to the #WeeklyWonk.  This weekly column investigates an electoral aspect of Onondaga County or New York State. I am currently in my end of year review. This has been slightly delayed as the election was not certified because of the county-wide hand count for the County Clerk race. However, we are just inContinue reading “The Weekly Wonk:  Onondaga County Election Day and Overall turnout 2023 General Election”