GOP pushes back against New York’s new absentee voting reforms – North Country Public Radio

Onondaga County Democratic Elections Commissioner, Dustin Czarny, said that calls of voter fraud are common when changes like this are made. “Every time there’s a change in election, we see the cries of voter fraud and peril of our election system,” said Czarny. But he says voter fraud really isn’t that common, even during theContinue reading “GOP pushes back against New York’s new absentee voting reforms – North Country Public Radio”

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Rep. John Katko’s decision to retire throws race for Congress wide open

Dustin Czarny, the Democratic election commissioner in Onondaga County, said he was surprised that Katko withdrew before the district maps were finalized. Knowing that Katko is out of the picture might influence how the Democratic-controlled state legislature will set the boundaries. “It gives the Democrats a tactical advantage,’’ he said. Primary petition gathering is scheduledContinue reading “Rep. John Katko’s decision to retire throws race for Congress wide open”

For first time, more voters in Onondaga County choose no party over Republican Party – Syracuse.com

Czarny said to expect the trend to continue as Republicans grow older. “They’re aging out,” he said. “The Republicans are not replacing their older electorate with younger voters and people are moving or passing on.” https://www.syracuse.com/news/2022/01/for-first-time-more-voters-in-onondaga-county-choose-no-party-over-republican-party.html I did a break down with the age groups to buttress my statement above and show the disparity inContinue reading “For first time, more voters in Onondaga County choose no party over Republican Party – Syracuse.com”

My remarks for Remembering January 6th: Defending Democracy in Central New York

Veterans Organize CNY invited me to make some remarks on the one year anniversary of the January 6th insurrection at the capitol. I talked not just about that day but how election misinformation for 20 years led to that day and how it is ongoing since. Please see the entire testimony and event here: SubscribeContinue reading “My remarks for Remembering January 6th: Defending Democracy in Central New York”

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New Yorkers gain more opportunities to vote – Capitol Pressroom

Onondaga County Democratic Elections Commissioner Dustin Czarny explains new laws that will expand the number of early voting sites in New York, allow counties to count absentee votes sooner than in the past and ensures New Yorkers can apply for and track their mail-in ballot online. Subscribe to get more updates from dustinczarny.com

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NY continues to overhaul elections with latest absentee ballot, early voting reforms – WBNG

“As this reform continues to grow in New York State, and people still want the ability to do an in-person option instead of an absentee ballot, especially with Prop 4′s failure, and we’re still going to have an excuse-based absentee for the foreseeable future, (early voting) is just as important,” said Dustin Czarny, the DemocraticContinue reading “NY continues to overhaul elections with latest absentee ballot, early voting reforms – WBNG”

Onondaga County Voters To See More Early Voting Sites, Changes To Absentee Ballot Process – WAER

“We’ve had six each of the last three years. As you know, I’ve advocated for more. Now, the bare minimum will be 10 sites, which many of us have been advocating for in Onondaga County.” https://www.waer.org/news/2021-12-23/onondaga-county-voters-to-see-more-early-voting-sites-changes-to-absentee-ballot-process

Republicans, Democrats propose another round of district maps after ‘racial gerrymandering’ accusations – Syracuse.com

Dustin Czarny, Onondaga County’s Democratic Elections Commissioner, said the two proposals by Republicans change the makeup of District 16 to be 44% and 48% Black. The Democrat’s proposed map is 57% Black in that district. https://www.syracuse.com/politics/2021/12/republicans-democrats-propose-another-round-of-district-maps-after-racial-gerrymandering-accusations.html

Final Onondaga County races decided by hand count – WRVO

“When people ask me next year whether their vote counts, these are the races I will point to,” said Democratic Elections Commissioner Dustin Czarny in a tweet on Monday. “Your vote matters!” https://www.wrvo.org/regional-news/2021-11-23/final-onondaga-county-races-decided-by-hand-count?fbclid=IwAR2sSRU7FU3zZ2EpX4Mgqcqn4QN0NNXXhK6ty2PsHVGASxnpu8-ZRYpOUv4

McMahon vetoes Onondaga County redistricting map – Spectrum News

County Executive Ryan McMahon has vetoed a controversial redistricting plan for Onondaga County, according to Democratic Elections Commissioner Dustin Czarny. https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/central-ny/news/2021/11/23/mcmahon-vetoes-onondaga-county-redistricting-map