Category Archives: Interviews

Czarny said he’s convinced the changes in the other election years will ultimately be good for democracy. “There’s going to be higher participation and many more voters choosing their representatives,” Czarny said. “That’s always a good thing.” https://www.syracuse.com/politics/cny/2023/06/democratic-ny-lawmakers-vote-to-change-county-election-years-local-leaders-cry-foul.html

Threats against election commissioners and workers have soared amid a divided electorate. Czarny shares an example that came up at one meeting. “We had some commissioners that were afraid to go to their nephew’s baseball games because people in their community were targeting them just for the crime of counting the votes, like they should,”Continue reading “Onondaga County election official returns from high-level talks in Washington, D.C. – WAER”

“This is providing clarification that will now be followed,” said Dustin Czarny, chair of the Democratic Caucus of the New York State Elections Commissioner’s Association. He said the proposals bring in line best practices for the rare instances where issues arise with a ballot. Czarny added that he believes the legislation is intended to buildContinue reading “Late tweaks to Election Law pushed by Democrats in Albany – Times Union”

I appeared with Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows on Maine TV to talk about our trip to Washington on behalf of Issue One this week. “There are real people that are running our elections. Everyday people that are coming together, they’re civil servants and they’re trying to find a way to do a difficultContinue reading “Secretary Bellows heading to Washington D.C. to ask for safer elections – Fox Bangor News”

Dustin Czarny, the Democratic commissioner for the Onondaga Board of Elections, said they are also planning to rely on the affidavit ballot system unless the state Legislature or state Board of Elections advises them otherwise. “Affidavit is the right tool for it. It allows time to double check all things later in the electoral process,”Continue reading “New Yorkers can register to vote and cast their ballot on the same ‘golden’ day – Gothamist”

“State election law does not prohibit using the power of incumbency to promote a candidate’s work. It’s a fine ethical line often judged by the public rather than any enforcer, said Elections Commissioner Dustin Czarny, a Democrat.” https://www.syracuse.com/news/2023/05/stimulus-money-buys-ryan-mcmahon-a-promotional-video-fit-for-a-campaign.html

Raquan Pride-Green and Hasahn Bloodworth were removed Friday from this year’s Democratic primary for Syracuse Common Council seats after their petitions were challenged. The two commissioners for the Onondaga County Board of Elections agreed with challengers who claimed some of the people passing petitions and some of the people who signed them were not Democrats,Continue reading “Two Syracuse council candidates, others tossed from primary ballot after petition challenges – Syracuse.com”

“Hank Chapman and Robert M. Oley were unofficially declared winners in the four way race for Village of Manlius Trustee, according to Onondaga County Elections Commissioner Dustin Czarny.” https://cnycentral.com/news/local/unofficial-race-results-for-village-of-manlius-trustee

Dustin Czarny, Chair of the NYS Elections Commissioner Democratic Caucus said: “The New York Senate’s continued focus on our Democracy is laudable and prescient in this time of election denial and voter suppression. The tradition of first day election reforms sets the tone for the rest of the session. These reforms will enhance the experienceContinue reading “Senate Majority To Pass Legislation To Reform NY’s Local Boards Of Elections – Harlem World”

Write-in campaign sparks election discussion A small group of village residents held a last-minute write-in campaign to make a statement about Baldwinsville’s election process in March. … Unlike the villages of Elbridge, Solvay, Camillus, East Syracuse and Tully, Baldwinsville has long been resistant to moving its election to November, where it would fall under theContinue reading “YEAR IN REVIEW: A look back at Baldwinsville’s top stories of 2022 – Eagle News”