New York voters have their say on expanding access to the ballot-NPR.og

“Participation in our elections is a good thing,” Czarny said in an interview. “And yes it will take more resources, but I will note that the New York state budget gave us funding to prepare for the eventual passage of this amendment.” https://www.npr.org/2021/11/02/1051305287/new-york-voters-have-their-say-on-expanding-access-to-the-ballot

Early voting continues to grow as Election Day arrives-WRVO

“Almost 15,000 people (in Onondaga County) have voted early through absentee or early voting,” Czarny said. “It’s a decent jump from 2019. We’ll have to see if that means a decent jump in turnout.” https://www.wrvo.org/politics-and-government/2021-11-02/early-voting-continues-to-grow-as-election-day-arrives

Ben Walsh wins reelection in Syracuse mayoral race, defeats Khalid Bey – The Daily Orange

About 93,000 people voted in this election, a turnout of about 30%, Onondaga County Elections Commissioner Dustin Czarny said on Twitter. This marks a decrease of 5% from the 2017 turnout, the last mayoral election. 

Polls are now closed in Onondaga County; About 93,000 people voted – Syracuse.com

Nearly 93,000 people voted in Onondaga County, according to Dustin Czarny, a county election commissioner. That includes early votes, absentee votes and ballots cast on Election Day. There are more than 303,000 registered voters. That’s a turnout rate of about 30.7%, Czarny said. https://www.syracuse.com/politics/cny/2021/11/polls-are-now-closed-in-onondaga-county-election-results-coming-shortly.html

Commissioner in a Car: It’s Election Day

Polls are open 6am to 9pm Absentees can be requested by hand delivering a note with you name address Date of birth and describing why you need an absentee at Onondaga County Board of Elections and authorizing person to p[ick up absentees. Absentees must be postmarked today or dropped off to any polling place AffidavitContinue reading “Commissioner in a Car: It’s Election Day”

Democrats sweep Syracuse Common Council, school board races – The Daily Orange

About 93,000 people voted in this election, a turnout of about 30%, Onondaga County Elections Commissioner Dustin Czarny said on Twitter. This marks a decrease of 5% from the 2017 turnout, the last mayoral election.  Democrats sweep Syracuse Common Council, school board races – The Daily Orange

Early Voting was More Popular than Last Local Election Drawing Almost 10,000 – WAER

“Onondaga County Elections Commissioner Dustin Czarny says over 1300 people voted Sunday at the 6 sites, the largest turnout of any day this year. The total reported by the Board of Elections was 9727 voters over all sites for the 10 days. Election officials are planning for more early voting locations in 2022, when votersContinue reading “Early Voting was More Popular than Last Local Election Drawing Almost 10,000 – WAER”

Interview: Onondaga County Elections Commissioners prepare for the polls to open, county sees record numbers of voters so far – WSYR9

According to Onondaga County Elections Commissioner Dustin Czarny, this was the highest total of early voting outside of a presidential year. https://www.localsyr.com/interviews/interview-onondaga-county-elections-commissioners-prepare-for-the-polls-to-open-county-sees-record-numbers-of-voters-so-far/