Advocates of the law like Onondaga County Democratic Board of Elections Commissioner Dustin Czarny believes moving local elections to even-numbered years, it will increase voter turnout. “By having elections aligned to when voters are traditionally Intuned to show up and go to the polls will mean more people will vote on these local offices andContinue reading “‘Even Year Law’ ruled constitutional, sparking debate on voter turnout – CNY Central”
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4th Department Appellate Division ruling in favor of Even Year Election Law
For the last several; months I have been involved with litigation for the so-called Even Year Election law that moves many local offices to even year elections from odd years. Onondaga County named me in a defendant to this law and my attorney worked with the NY State Attorney General Office to defend the law.Continue reading “4th Department Appellate Division ruling in favor of Even Year Election Law”
Let’s Talk Podcast – Combating Election Fraud
I was honored to have this conversation with Khalid Bey and Robert Romeo about the need to combat election fraud and stand up for our Democracy. Enjoy. Subscribe to dustinczarny.com for all content and election news updates
Appellate Court says NY’s Even Year Election Law is constitutional, reversing lower court – Syracuse.com
“This decision is a celebration of democracy,’’ said Dustin Czarny, Onondaga County’s Democratic elections commissioner. “This legislation will ensure more voters will vote on more offices and we will have a government that is representative of all the people of Onondaga County and New York State,’’ Czarny said. https://www.syracuse.com/news/2025/05/appellate-court-says-nys-even-year-election-law-is-constitutional-reversing-lower-court.html?gift=0e31d919-3554-479c-be04-0ddfc167bf95 Subscribe to dustinczarny.com for all contentContinue reading “Appellate Court says NY’s Even Year Election Law is constitutional, reversing lower court – Syracuse.com”
Commissioner in a Car: Early Voting Sites For Primary & General & Primary Day Poll Sites Announced.
This week I talk about the announcement of Early Voting sites for both the Primary and General elections. We also released the Primary day polling sites. I over view where the primaries are and what races. I also talk a bit about the Even Year Election Bill hearing today. Enjoy. Subscribe to dustinczarny.com for allContinue reading “Commissioner in a Car: Early Voting Sites For Primary & General & Primary Day Poll Sites Announced.”
Stop the SAVE Act – A Panel Discussion – CNY Solidarity
I appeared at CNY Solidarity’s monthly meeting for a panel discussion on the SAVE act. I was joined by Christine Wood of Public Citizen and Brett Edkins of Stand Up America. It was an informative discussion on the dangers of the SAVE act and President’s EO on elections. Enjoy. Subscribe to dustinczarny.com for all contentContinue reading “Stop the SAVE Act – A Panel Discussion – CNY Solidarity”
Commissioner in the Car: Now the Courts Weigh In
This week I talk about the next and final phase of the ballot access period, court hearings. I give a quick update on where the court hearings stand, what is to come, and touch on the federal court injunction of the President’s Executive Order. Enjoy. Subscribe to dustinczarny.com for all content and election news
Commissioner in a Car: Hearings galore
This week I talk about all the hearings At the Onondaga County Board of Elections both in our office and at court. I outline the process, decision already made, and decisions yet to be made. I also talk about how some of these have already made their way to court now and in the future.Continue reading “Commissioner in a Car: Hearings galore”
Alfonso Davis, Jimmy Oliver won’t be on Democratic ticket for Syracuse Mayor – CNY Central
I appeared in this news clip to explain how OCBOE accepts petitions and challenges. No one wants to throw people off the ballot, it is the least favorite part of my job., We had to do three yesterday. They have an opportunity to go to court and explain why our decisions were wrong. https://cnycentral.com/news/local/alfonso-davis-wont-be-on-democratic-ticket-for-syracuse-mayor-politics-onondaga-county-board-elections-sharon-owens-pat-hogan-chol-majok# SubscribeContinue reading “Alfonso Davis, Jimmy Oliver won’t be on Democratic ticket for Syracuse Mayor – CNY Central”
Onondaga County election officials boot 2 Democrats from Syracuse mayor’s race – Syracuse.com
Czarny said the board’s decisions are made by equally represented Democratic and Republican staff members and election commissioners. “One commissioner alone cannot make this decision,” Czarny said. https://www.syracuse.com/politics/cny/2025/04/onondaga-county-election-officials-boot-2-democrats-from-syracuse-mayors-race.html Subscribe to dustinczarny.com for all content and election news updates
Dustin M. Czarny 