“They’ve had plenty of time to bring this lawsuit,” [D]ustin Czarny, the Democratic elections commissioner from Onondaga County and the Democratic caucus chair for the New York State Elections Commissioner Association told Gothamist. “To wait until after absentee ballots have already been issued is going to cause chaos in the system.” https://nypost.com/2022/09/30/lawsuit-targets-absentee-voting-in-ny-with-covid-excuse/
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The Weekly Wonk: Turnout in the August 23rd Primary
Welcome to the #weeklywonk. This is my weekly blog about statistics, registration data, and election law on my website, dustinczarny.com. This is a rebrand of my #wonkywednesday and #sundaythoughts columns I have been writing since 2020. In merging these two side projects together I am hoping to be a little more regular in my production.Continue reading “The Weekly Wonk: Turnout in the August 23rd Primary”
NY Republican, Conservative Parties sue to upend absentee ballot counting in general election – Gothamist
Dustin Czarny, the Democratic elections commissioner from Onondaga County and the Democratic caucus chair for the New York State Elections Commissioner Association, said it was “chilling” to see this lawsuit filed right before the election. He noted the absentee ballot canvass law was passed last June, signed into law last December, took effect in JanuaryContinue reading “NY Republican, Conservative Parties sue to upend absentee ballot counting in general election – Gothamist”
Testimony regarding the County Executive proposed budget for the Onondaga County Board of Elections for 2023
On September 21, 2022 The Onondaga County Board of Elections appeared before the Onondaga County Legislature in our annual budget review. This is our oral presentation. https://open.spotify.com/episode/1FCEmWznxUtBWxk4BRScKi Written Testimony Dear Members of the Onondaga County Legislature, The 2023 calendar year will present enormous challenges for the Onondaga County Board of Elections. Our office will seeContinue reading “Testimony regarding the County Executive proposed budget for the Onondaga County Board of Elections for 2023”
Zoom with Czarny: Francis Conole NY22 Congressional Candidate
This week I sit down with Francis Conole, the Democratic candidate for #NY22. We talk about the new district, his primary win, and his vision for Central New York. We also talk about the differences with his opponent and how he will flip this seat blue. Enjoy. Find Francis at: Web: conoleforcongress.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/conole4NY Twitter:Continue reading “Zoom with Czarny: Francis Conole NY22 Congressional Candidate”
The Capitol Pressroom: Temperatures heat up at polling sites
Sept. 27, 2022 – Onondaga County Democratic Elections Commissioner Dustin Czarny explains how tensions have escalated in recent years at polling sites and advocates for legislation imposing tougher penalties for threatening election workers. Subscribe to dustinczarny.com for all content and election news updates
Commissioner in a Car: The Absentee ballots are coming
Over 8500 ballots will be in the mail as of tomorrow for the General Election. I go over everything you need to know to apply and vote by absentee. Go to onvote.net to apply today. Important dates: Apply for an absentee by Mail October 24 Apply for an absentee in person by November 7 PostmarkContinue reading “Commissioner in a Car: The Absentee ballots are coming”
Today I turn 50 and I have a fight I want to tell you about
Dear Friends, Today I turn 50 years old. I am sending this email to tell you about a project I have dedicated the last ten years of my life to, stopping Gerrymandering in Onondaga County. I am asking you consider making a donation to fight gerrymandering in Onondaga County as well as set a precedent toContinue reading “Today I turn 50 and I have a fight I want to tell you about”
The Weekly Wonk: Election Day Turnout the August 22 Primary
Welcome to the #weeklywonk. This is my weekly blog about statistics, registration data, and election law on my website, dustinczarny.com. This is a rebrand of my #wonkywednesday and #sundaythoughts columns I have been writing since 2020. In merging these two side projects together I am hoping to be a little more regular in my production.Continue reading “The Weekly Wonk: Election Day Turnout the August 22 Primary”
Zoom with Czarny: Christina Cagnina For Supreme Court
This week I sit down with Christina Cagnina, candidate for Supreme Court in the 5th Judicial District. We talk about her background, what Supreme Court does, and the rigors of running in one of the largest districts in NY politics. Enjoy. Subscribe to dustinczarny.com for content and election news updates
Dustin M. Czarny 