“Everything is the same except for the day,” Czarny said .
Polls across the state will be open from noon to 9 pm. In Onondaga County, Czarny says all polling places will be open, there are no consolidated polling places.
9/11 anniversary and Rosh Hashanah move Primary Day to next Thursday – WSYR9
The Democratic Elections Commissioner of Onondaga County, Dustin Czarny, says the date change won’t help turnout. The turnout might balance out because of interest in the contested gubernatorial primary and the better turnout in Democratic primaries across the country.
Onondaga County extends voter registration deadline for NY primary election – Syracuse.com
Election Commissioner Dustin Czarny said some counties are sticking to the Aug. 19 deadline, but Onondaga, Monroe and other large counties have decided to give their residents the extra day to register.
Onondaga County extends voter registration deadline for NY primary election – syracuse.com
Voter turnout could be higher in central NY’s 2018 congressional Democratic primary – WRVO
Democratic Onondaga County Elections Commissioner Dustin Czarny said national trends show more Democrats are voting in the 2018 primaries.
“In 2016, when we had a June primary, the voter turnout was nine percent, which is as horrible as you can imagine,” Czarny said. “But the absentee ballot count is a little bit higher than 2016, so we’re hopeful for a higher turnout.”
Voter registration forms will be available to Syracuse high school graduates – WRVO
“Right at the time they are becoming an adult and register, there’s a lot of other societal pressures out there,” Czarny said. ‘So getting them to register and register accurately, is always a problem. We have a captive audience, they’re there, they’re graduating.”
Democratic committee member objects to Perez Williams’ petitions in congressional race – WRVO
Onondaga County Democratic Elections Commissioner Dustin Czarny said it is typical that campaigns will file general objections to their opponents’ petitions, but it is difficult to get someone knocked off the ballot.
“They have to have done something pretty wrong like not going door-to-door or standing on SU campus or getting people that were not registered to vote to pass your petitions,” Czarny said.
A closer look at how early voting would work in New York – WSYR9
Democratic Elections Commissioner Dustin Czarny supports the move, and likes that the state is taking the financial burden off of what usually falls to the counties.
Czarny says:
“Needlessly so, it has become a partisan issue in New York State and again this is how the vast majority of the country votes.”
https://www.localsyr.com/news/local-news/a-closer-look-at-how-early-voting-would-work-in-new-york/
It’s time for New York state to cast its ballot and support Early Voting
Earlier this year, the Democratic Caucus of the New York State Election Commissioners Association formally endorsed Early Voting in New York state. The support for this voting reform was nearly unanimous within our caucus. The time is now for New York state to enact this vital reform. For five years, New York has remained in limbo on the question of early voting and the corresponding funding. During that time, we’ve seen other states not only enact early voting, but in many cases, expand its usage. Here are now 37 states, the vast majority of the country, that allow their citizens the option of casting votes before Election Day. It’s time for New York state to become the 38th state.
In our modern day society, there’s more pressure than ever on our time. We have single parent households and dual income households trying to balance the needs of long work hours with childcare and school activities. Commuters face delays that are out of their control. Family and medical emergencies can further put demands on our already limited time. The concept of only voting in a single 15 hour period on a Tuesday in November is antiquated and doesn’t take into account our modern needs. Early Voting is one of the most vocal demands of citizens coming to our Board of Election offices in the days leading up to Election Day. They see other states have this convenience and want that option here in our state.
The Democratic Caucus of the New York State Election Commissioners Association urges the New York State Legislature to pass funding for Early Voting in this year’s budget and commit to funding in the years to come. By passing Early Voting this year it will allow the Boards of Elections to implement Early Voting in 2019. It’s important that we don’t delay another year. Early Voting should be perfected for the 2020 presidential election season, where fervent turnout is expected. The time is now for New York to join the vast majority of the country and pass Early Voting in this year’s budget.
If you also want Early Voting, it’s important your state representatives hear from you. Call them and demand that Early Voting legislation and funding is passed this year.
Sincerely,
Dustin M. Czarny
NYSECA Democratic Caucus Chair
Published at It’s time for New York state to cast its ballot and support Early Voting – The Daily Orange
Appearing before Syracuse Common Council in support of Early Voting
Today I had the pleasure of talking about Early Voting in front of the Syracuse Common Council. They have a resolution to support it and other Electoral Reforms up for a vote on Monday. I am hopeful Syracuse will add its voice to support Early Voting in NYS. Thank you Councilor Latoya Allen for pushing this forward.
No prepared remarks for this testimony
Syracuse Common Council may support early voting bill – The Daily Orange
“With New York state having one of the lowest voter turnouts across the country, we must address these reform and make them a reality,” said Onondaga County Elections Commissioner Dustin Czarny at Wednesday’s session.
Syracuse Common Council may support early voting bill – The Daily Orange
Dustin M. Czarny 