Czarny, the Onondaga County commissioner, said it will be a challenge for election workers to prepare for holding two primary elections in a new, compressed schedule. Absentee ballots for the August election would have to be mailed out in early July, just as election officials are working to certify the June election, he said. “ThisContinue reading “NY’s highest court turns Central New York race for Congress upside down – Syracuse.com”
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New York court rejects congressional maps drawn by Democrats – Newschannel 9
I appeared on Newschannel 9 shortly after the decision that tossed the NY Congressional and State Senate maps to discuss what we know and don’t know on the path forward. https://www.localsyr.com/news/your-local-election-hq/new-york-court-rejects-congressional-maps-drawn-by-democrats/
Judge’s surprise retirement opens 2nd seat on Onondaga County’s top criminal court – Syracuse.com
“Dougherty’s retirement July 31 sets in motion a rare circumstance, because primary elections have already passed. But he also will leave before an Aug. 3 cutoff for this year’s ballot, guaranteeing that his seat will be filled this November, said the county’s Democratic elections commissioner, Dustin Czarny. Because of the timing, the parties will haveContinue reading “Judge’s surprise retirement opens 2nd seat on Onondaga County’s top criminal court – Syracuse.com”
Commissioner in a Car: NY Redistricting and Early Voting deadlines are on deck.
Talking NY Redistricting, Early Voting Deadlines, Legislation that might be passed as the legislature resumes session, and remarks on the revelations around Kevin McCarthy and Mark Meadows roles in the insurrection. Subscribe to dustinczarny.com for election news and content updates
How changes to state voting rules impact college students – Spectrum News
College campuses with at least 300 active voters will need to have a polling place. According to the Onondaga County Board of Elections, colleges like Syracuse University, LeMoyne and Onondaga Community College already have this in place. This new voting rule in New York would also prevent college campuses from being divided into multiple votingContinue reading “How changes to state voting rules impact college students – Spectrum News”
Wonky Wednesday: Syracuse’s 5th Common Council District.
Welcome back to #WonkyWednesday. Each week I take a deep dive into the electoral and registration data that make up Onondaga County and New York State. Over the next few weeks, I will be investigating the City of Syracuse. Usually I dedicate #wonkywednesday articles to races happening in the current year, however there are noContinue reading “Wonky Wednesday: Syracuse’s 5th Common Council District.”
Commissioner in a Car: The objections have begun.
In this week’s Commissioner in a Car I outline the specific objection process that is starting here and at NYSBOE. I also talk about the start of Independent Nominating petitions that start tomorrow, the NYS Redistricting hearing on April 20, and the fallout from LT Governor Benjamin’s resignation and why he will not be replacesContinue reading “Commissioner in a Car: The objections have begun.”
Zoom with Czarny: Dr. Mara Suttman-Lea
This week I sit down with Dr. Mara Suttman-Lea of the What Voting Means to Me Podcast. We talk about her recent published paper “Can Electoral Management Bodies Expand the Pool of Registered Voters? The Effects of Face-to-Face, Remote, Traditional, and Social Media Outreach.”. We also discuss her podcast and the state of American Democracy.Continue reading “Zoom with Czarny: Dr. Mara Suttman-Lea”
Wonky Wednesday: Syracuse’s 4th Common Council District.
Welcome back to #WonkyWednesday. Each week I take a deep dive into the electoral and registration data that make up Onondaga County and New York State. Over the next few weeks, I will be investigating the City of Syracuse. Usually I dedicate #wonkywednesday articles to races happening in the current year, however there are noContinue reading “Wonky Wednesday: Syracuse’s 4th Common Council District.”
Why will NY Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin likely remain on the ballot after resigning? – Syracuse.com
“I’ve been wracking my brain all day,” Czarny said. “I don’t see an easy way for him to get off the ballot.” https://www.syracuse.com/politics/2022/04/why-will-ny-lt-gov-brian-benjamin-likely-remain-on-the-ballot-after-resigning.html
Dustin M. Czarny 