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Election Commissioners share their opinions on NY’s “even year” election law, early voting – CNY Central

“It’s one of the reasons why I supported the even-year election law,” said Czarny. “To align some of these elections in even years when more people are planning to go to the polls, and some more can vote in these local elections.” https://cnycentral.com/news/local/election-commissioners-share-their-opinions-on-even-year-elections Subscribe to dustinczarny.com for all election news and content updates.

County election years expected to shift after Court of Appeals ruling – WRVO

Onondaga County’s Democratic Elections Commissioner Dustin Czarny calls the court of appeals ruling on even-numbered year elections a “celebration of democracy.” “It’s unanimous. It’s bipartisan. It was written by the one Republican judge on the Court of Appeals,” said Czarny. “It’s pretty clear it’s a win for voters and will help move New York forward.”Continue reading “County election years expected to shift after Court of Appeals ruling – WRVO”

NY’s highest court upholds Even Year Election Law that Onondaga County fought – Syracuse.com

Supporters say the law will enhance democracy by increasing the percentage of voters. In Onondaga County, 72% of registered voters cast ballots in 2024, a presidential election year, and 56% voted in 2022, a gubernatorial year. That compares with 30% turnout in 2023 and 31% in 2021. “Now more people will choose their representatives,’’ CzarnyContinue reading “NY’s highest court upholds Even Year Election Law that Onondaga County fought – Syracuse.com”

Commissioner in a Car: How to Vote By Mail

This week I change locations and come to you from my home office so i can show you hot to vote by mail. I go over the differences between Early Vote by Mail and Absentee voting as well as how to apply both by mail and online at onvote.net. 20 days left till election dayContinue reading “Commissioner in a Car: How to Vote By Mail”

Commissioner in a Car: Alphabets and Ballots

It has been a couple weeks because I have been traveling. I update you on all my adventures with the alphabet traveling to fort Lauderdale and Washington DC for three different events. And I talk about all the ballots that have been sent out you UOCAVA, vote by mail, and sample ballots. Enjoy https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/zoomwithczarny SubscribeContinue reading “Commissioner in a Car: Alphabets and Ballots”

More staff, new commissioner address previous challenges at Onondaga County Board of Elections – WAER

Still, long-time Democratic elections commissioner Dustin Czarny said the results are clear. “When we brought in the people, the numbers really started going down,” he said. “That doesn’t mean that there weren’t lessons learned from last year, absolutely. And we’ve been putting those in place.” In fact, Czarny said, they’re processing registration forms in fourContinue reading “More staff, new commissioner address previous challenges at Onondaga County Board of Elections – WAER”

With general election less than two months away, are you ready? – Spectrum News

“We’re coming off a presidential election where over 70% of Onondaga County voted, unfortunately we’re probably going to be looking at 30 to 40% this year.” Both Czarny and Ryan emphasize that local elections are just as important as presidential elections. “It’s your local leaders that we’re electing this year that you will have moreContinue reading “With general election less than two months away, are you ready? – Spectrum News”

Commissioner in a Car: Happy National Voter Registration Day!

Today is National Voter Registration Day! This week I leave the car and come to you from my office. I show you how to register to check your registration and how to register to vote at onvote.net. Enjoy. https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/zoomwithczarny Subscribe to dustinczarny.com for all content and election news updates