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Senator asked commissioners to support bill changing elections – Times Union

Czarny said he had previously mentioned to the caucus his intent to schedule an opportunity for the bill sponsors to discuss the legislation, which he personally supports, with the commission. Czarny noted that lawmakers typically come to an annual meeting in Albany to discuss their bills, but could not provide specifics on when lawmakers metContinue reading “Senator asked commissioners to support bill changing elections – Times Union”

Zoom with Czarny: Jarret Berg of Vote Early NY

I sit down again with my friend Jarret Berg of Vote Early NY. We talk about the impact of Early Voting on New York these last 4 years. We also talk about Early Voting by Mail that starts in 2024, the litigation that is trying to stop it from the GOP, and the attacks onContinue reading “Zoom with Czarny: Jarret Berg of Vote Early NY”

Bipartisan opposition from Albany County BOE on even-year election bill – Times Union

“After going through one of the worst turnout years in the last decade, the problem with selecting local leaders in low turnout years (is that) you get a body that’s not necessarily reflective of the view of the entire electorate,” Czarny said, speaking on his own behalf and not on behalf of the caucus. http://Bipartisan Continue reading “Bipartisan opposition from Albany County BOE on even-year election bill – Times Union”

Commissioner in a Car: The Hand Count Begins

This week I talk about the first day of the County Wide Hand Count at Onondaga County Board of Elections. We determined winners in 3 of the smaller races but will need 4 or 5 more days to finish the County Clerk hand count. I update on our progress and the process in place. SubscribeContinue reading “Commissioner in a Car: The Hand Count Begins”

Commissioner in a Car: Thanksgiving Eve Update

Today I give an update of where the Onondaga County Board of Elections leaves off going into the Thanksgiving holiday in wrapping up the 2023 election and preparing for the countywide recount. I also pontificate a bit on politics over the Thanksgiving holiday. Subscribe to dustinczarny.com for all content and election news updates

Onondaga CountyBoard of Electionsprepares to manuallyrecount ballots in closeclerk’s race – WAER

“Doing a 91,000 ballot hand count is not something that is brand new to us,” Czarny said. “We’re going to be following a lot of the guidelines we got from the court last year, as well as lessons we learned last year to get this done. We have a good plan in place.” https://www.waer.org/news/2023-11-20/onondaga-county-board-of-elections-prepares-to-manually-recount-ballots-in-close-clerks-race

Olson wins Onondaga County Legislature 10th district by a few dozen votes – Syracuse.com

The race had been too close to call after voting on Election Day, Onondaga County Elections Commissioner Dustin Czarny said at the time. Olson drew criticism on Election Day after circulating a misleading flyer that claimed he had support from a local union. CSEA Local 384 slammed Olson, saying the union had declined any endorsementContinue reading “Olson wins Onondaga County Legislature 10th district by a few dozen votes – Syracuse.com”

Commissioner in a Car: Onondaga County, land of the large hand counts.

Today I talk about the final canvass results for absentees and Affidavits and the four races Onondaga County Board of Elections has declared eligible for the handcount. For the second year straight we will be counting over 90k ballots by hand to determine winners. #everyvotecounts Subscribe to dustinczarny.com for all election news and content updates

Commissioner in a Car: Election Recap and Where the close races stand.

Today I talk about the good night Democrats had on this last general election and why that is surprising given the low turnout and the surprising short coat tails of the County Executive. I also detail what is coming next for the 5 races within the absentee margin over the next few weeks. Enjoy. SubscribeContinue reading “Commissioner in a Car: Election Recap and Where the close races stand.”

‘We need you’: Onondaga County Board of Elections begins searching for 2024 poll workers – Newschannel 9

“I would love younger people. You’re working from 5 a.m. To 10 p.m., it’s a long day. A lot of people have jobs they can’t get away from, family obligations,” Czarny said. “A lot of times the people that have the ability to do that are the older generation that have a little bit moreContinue reading “‘We need you’: Onondaga County Board of Elections begins searching for 2024 poll workers – Newschannel 9”