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Election Day 2024: What voters need to know – WSYR 9

“So you can go to an early voting center, if you aren’t already registered and do an affidavit ballot, which will register you to vote and allow you to vote but only on Saturday, October 28th,” said Dustin Czarny, (D) Elections Commissioner for Onondaga County Board of Elections. https://www.localsyr.com/news/your-local-election-hq/election-day-2023-what-voters-need-to-know/

Commissioner in a Car: Golden Day at the start of Early Voting Saturday 10/28

Today’s Commissioner in a Car I talk about Golden day on Saturday October 28, 2023 and the start of early voting. Get all your election information at onvote.net. Check your registration, find your Early Voting and Election Day polling place, and get sample ballots. Subscribe to dustinczarny.com for all content and election news updates.

The Weekly Wonk: Onondaga County Legislative District 15

Welcome back to #WeeklyWonk. Each weekend I publish an article on a subject relating to elections in Onondaga County and New York State. Often these articles will have detailed stats to consume but sometimes they will be a recap of a prominent issue or on relevant election law. I am turning my eye to theContinue reading “The Weekly Wonk: Onondaga County Legislative District 15”

Zoom with Czarny: Salina Town Democrats

This week I talk to Leesa Paul and Haley Downs who are running for Salina Town Board. Salina is one of two towns with a “ward system” meaning their candidates running districts. We talk about this unique challenge and their quest to give Democratic representation to Salina. Enjoy. Subscribe to dustinczarny.com for all content andContinue reading “Zoom with Czarny: Salina Town Democrats”

Most Onondaga County voters will see limited competition for district seats on the ballot – WAER

“We’re still seeing the effect of over a dozen years of gerrymandering, where many people feel like they can’t win in districts that are historically Republican,” Czarny said. “And also they’ve packed several districts that are historically Democrat that the Republicans aren’t even competing in.” https://www.waer.org/news/2023-10-16/most-onondaga-county-voters-will-see-limited-competition-for-district-seats-on-the-ballot

Capitol Pressroom: Poll worker recruitment hurt by financial disincentive

October 17, 2023 – Onondaga County Elections Commissioner Dustin Czarny makes the case for removing a financial disincentive that discouraged New Yorkers, especially seniors, from serving as poll workers. Subscribe to dustinczarny.com for all content and election news updates

Commissioner in a Car: Absentee request deadline is Monday

Today I talk about absentee balloting in Onondaga County for the upcoming General election. Request deadline by mail or online is Oct 23. In person request deadline is Nov 6. And Return deadline is postmark Nov 7. Go to onvote.net to apply for an absentee, check your registration and polling place. Subscribe to dustinczarny.com forContinue reading “Commissioner in a Car: Absentee request deadline is Monday”

Despite funding boost from county lawmakers, Onondaga County elections officials it’s not enough – WRVO

Czarny says his department was never called in person to testify to the Republican-dominated legislature about its needs during the budget process. And while the department has been beefed up the last few years with some extra full-time workers, it’s not enough. “We are still the lowest staffed board of elections in the state andContinue reading “Despite funding boost from county lawmakers, Onondaga County elections officials it’s not enough – WRVO”

Czarny Seminar: How to register to Vote 2023

In my last Czarny Seminar of the year I go over the dos and don’ts of registering to vote for 2023. We have a new online voter registration system as well as a later 10 day deadline. The last day to register is October 28, 2023 for the general election so do it today. GoContinue reading “Czarny Seminar: How to register to Vote 2023”