“It’s one of the reasons why I supported the even-year election law,” said Czarny. “To align some of these elections in even years when more people are planning to go to the polls, and some more can vote in these local elections.” https://cnycentral.com/news/local/election-commissioners-share-their-opinions-on-even-year-elections Subscribe to dustinczarny.com for all election news and content updates.
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County election years expected to shift after Court of Appeals ruling – WRVO
Onondaga County’s Democratic Elections Commissioner Dustin Czarny calls the court of appeals ruling on even-numbered year elections a “celebration of democracy.” “It’s unanimous. It’s bipartisan. It was written by the one Republican judge on the Court of Appeals,” said Czarny. “It’s pretty clear it’s a win for voters and will help move New York forward.”Continue reading “County election years expected to shift after Court of Appeals ruling – WRVO”
NY’s highest court upholds Even Year Election Law that Onondaga County fought – Syracuse.com
Supporters say the law will enhance democracy by increasing the percentage of voters. In Onondaga County, 72% of registered voters cast ballots in 2024, a presidential election year, and 56% voted in 2022, a gubernatorial year. That compares with 30% turnout in 2023 and 31% in 2021. “Now more people will choose their representatives,’’ CzarnyContinue reading “NY’s highest court upholds Even Year Election Law that Onondaga County fought – Syracuse.com”
Onondaga County prepares for early voting ahead of November election – WSYR
“Some people may not realize you have to apply every year for the early vote by mail, so they should do so today,” said Czarny. https://www.localsyr.com/news/local-news/onondaga-county-prepares-for-early-voting-ahead-of-november-election/
More staff, new commissioner address previous challenges at Onondaga County Board of Elections – WAER
Still, long-time Democratic elections commissioner Dustin Czarny said the results are clear. “When we brought in the people, the numbers really started going down,” he said. “That doesn’t mean that there weren’t lessons learned from last year, absolutely. And we’ve been putting those in place.” In fact, Czarny said, they’re processing registration forms in fourContinue reading “More staff, new commissioner address previous challenges at Onondaga County Board of Elections – WAER”
With general election less than two months away, are you ready? – Spectrum News
“We’re coming off a presidential election where over 70% of Onondaga County voted, unfortunately we’re probably going to be looking at 30 to 40% this year.” Both Czarny and Ryan emphasize that local elections are just as important as presidential elections. “It’s your local leaders that we’re electing this year that you will have moreContinue reading “With general election less than two months away, are you ready? – Spectrum News”
Incumbent Cicero supervisor, jilted by town GOP leaders, wins primary – Syracuse.com
“Rob Santucci, chair of the Cicero Democrats, is planning to run for supervisor, according to Onondaga County Elections Commissioner Dustin Czarny.” https://www.syracuse.com/politics/cny/2025/06/incumbent-cicero-supervisor-jilted-by-town-gop-leaders-wins-primary.html Subscribe to dustinczarny.com for all content and election news updates.
Elections officials say they’re ready for Primary Day, despite high heat and humidity – WRVO
Democratic Elections Commissioner Dustin Czarny said he doesn’t remember voters venturing to polling places under such hot and humid conditions. But they’ve been preparing, by making sure all polling places are cool with extra fans on hand in case air conditioning goes haywire. “It’s a smaller primary,” said Czarny. “Most of our buildings that we’reContinue reading “Elections officials say they’re ready for Primary Day, despite high heat and humidity – WRVO”
Early voting sees near record turnout ahead of mayoral primary in Syracuse – CNY Central
“We’ve had 740 early voters. Compared to this time in 2023 and 2021, we’re looking at 110% and 55% increases,” said Dustin Czarny, Democratic Elections Commissioner for Onondaga County. https://cnycentral.com/news/local/record-early-voting-turnout-in-syracuse-ahead-of-mayoral-primary-chol-sharon-owens-pat-hogan-democratic-vote-southside-community-city-guiding-early-decision-life-young-people-peers-conversation-ballot Subscribe to dustinczarny.com for all content and election news updates
Early voting turnout doubles in competitive Onondaga mayoral race – WAER
“Onondaga County Democratic Elections Commissioner Dustin Czarny noted that after six days of early voting, 1,033 people have cast ballots, up from 685 in 2023 and 534 in 2021.” https://www.waer.org/local-news/2025-06-20/early-voting-turnout-doubles-in-competitive-onondaga-mayoral-race Subscribe to dustinczarny.com for content and election news updates
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