“This process was designed at the start to put a partisan gerrymander to ensure a minority rule of Republicans on the county Legislature. And our experts that we are bringing forth in our proceedings will show this,” said Onondaga County Democratic Elections Commissioner Dustin Czarny. https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/central-ny/politics/2022/08/18/onondaga-county-democrats-file-formal-complaint-over-new-district-maps
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Odd timing, low turnout could be recipe for election surprise in CNY race for Congress – Syracuse.com
“We had about 15% turnout in June, and if I’m a betting person that’s probably where we’ll be for this election,” said Dustin Czarny, Onondaga County’s Democratic elections commissioner. https://www.syracuse.com/politics/2022/08/odd-timing-low-turnout-could-be-recipe-for-election-surprise-in-cny-race-for-congress.html?fbclid=IwAR3LMogyZ0z1YqdK2HquMiELdgX9k0jwDgqk7PtnKi4S_8DqeEM5csy4mUs
Democratic lawmakers sue Onondaga County, claiming legislative maps are ‘a nullity’ – Syracuse.com
“I’m taking the rare step of joining this lawsuit because I believe in fair districting and I believe that the voters of Onondaga County were not served by the process,’’ Czarny said. https://www.syracuse.com/news/2022/08/democratic-lawmakers-sue-onondaga-county-claiming-legislative-maps-are-a-nullity.html
Democrats accuse Onondaga County of “racially” gerrymandered district map – CNYCentral.com
“They did not take into account the public comments that were given, they did not take into account the public calls to have a more inclusive and open public hearing schedule over a longer period of time,” according to Dustin Czarny. “They rushed to put their maps in place in effort to beat Governor HochulContinue reading “Democrats accuse Onondaga County of “racially” gerrymandered district map – CNYCentral.com”
Democrats in Onondaga County file lawsuit over County Legislature’s new voting maps – WSYR 9
“They made the illegal decision to have the county legislature draw their own maps and pass their own maps,” Czarny said. “Which are also illegal.” “The redistricting commission known as the reapportionment commission took only three weeks from inception to finish, to vote on maps,” he added. https://www.localsyr.com/news/local-news/democrats-in-onondaga-county-file-lawsuit-over-county-legislatures-new-voting-maps/
Republicans could sway NYC’s most competitive Democratic primaries on August 23rd. Here’s why.
“These are the unforeseen consequences of adding a second primary into the election mix in May,” said Dustin Czarny, chair of the Democratic caucus for the New York State Election Commissioners Association and the Democratic elections commissioner for Onondaga County. https://gothamist.com/news/republicans-could-sway-nycs-most-competitive-democratic-primaries-on-august-23rd-heres-why
Connect NY: Redistricting
I was honored to appear as a panelist on the WCNY Program Connect NY on their July 25, 2022 episode on Redistricting. We talked about the downfall of the NY redistricting process and the promise of the Syracuse Redistricting Commission. It was a great discussion and I was honored to be on there and proudContinue reading “Connect NY: Redistricting”
New York county Boards of Election in new territory with bifurcated primaries – Spectrum News
“Each election is staffed by trained election inspectors who are paid for their time and their training. Czarny calls these workers “heroes” and says more are needed especially in areas like in the 19th and 23rd congressional districts which will have special elections to fill congressional vacancies created by the resignations of Antonio Delgado andContinue reading “New York county Boards of Election in new territory with bifurcated primaries – Spectrum News”
What you need to know ahead of Primary Day – WSYR 9
Onondaga County Democratic Commissioner Dustin Czarny said it’s tough to predict what voter turnout will be for the big day but says he’s hopeful based on the record-high turnout during early voting. 2,761 voters showed up during the 10-day period this year, more than double the turnout in 2020 during a presidential election year. “YouContinue reading “What you need to know ahead of Primary Day – WSYR 9”
Here’s what you need to know before you cast a ballot in Onondaga County – WAER
If voters have questions ahead of going to vote, they can look for answers on the County Board of Elections website. Czarny said it has all the information necessary for casting a ballot. “We have the most up-to-date information. You can look up your own voter registration, see what party you’re in, and also whatContinue reading “Here’s what you need to know before you cast a ballot in Onondaga County – WAER”
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