First weekend of early voting has high turnout – NCC News

Democratic Elections Commissioner Dustin Czarny said this year has seen a better turnout then the past two primaries. “For the first two days we had 384 people over the weekend. That’s actually pretty good for a primary,” he said. “If you compare it to the two other primaries that we’ve had early voting, 2021 weContinue reading “First weekend of early voting has high turnout – NCC News”

American High CEO enters Liverpool mayoral race amid feud – News Channel 9

But the big question is– can Garelick even run? He currently lives in Cazenovia. NewsChannel 9 took that question to Onondaga County’s election commissioner “He may be able to run, but the real question is, can he serve? Because you can run in New York State if you are not a resident of a politicalContinue reading “American High CEO enters Liverpool mayoral race amid feud – News Channel 9”

Early voting begins Saturday ahead of June 24 primary in New York – WRVO

Onondaga County Democratic Elections Commissioner Dustin Czarny says voters registered in political parties will choose a number of candidates for the general election during this primary season. “We have Democrats inside the city of Syracuse as well as County Legislature 8, Republicans in Elbridge, Cicero, and Pompeii, and Conservatives in Elbridge that have primaries thisContinue reading “Early voting begins Saturday ahead of June 24 primary in New York – WRVO”

Commissioner in a Car: Early Voting Preview

This week I preview the Early Voting period for the June primary that starts this Saturday. Find out who, where, and when you can vote early for this primary. To get all your EV and voting information visit Onondaga County Board of Elections at onvote.net. Subscribe to dustinczarny.com for all content and election news updates

Upcoming primary could spell beginning of end of most odd-year local elections – WAER

“I feel bad that they feel that more people participating in government will mean that they will vote against them.…“The facts are more people will be voting on these elections, and more citizens will have a say..That’s a good thing,” Czarny said. https://www.waer.org/news/2025-06-09/upcoming-primary-could-spell-beginning-of-end-of-most-odd-year-local-elections Subscribe to dustinczarny.com for all content and election news updates

Syracuse mayoral candidate booted off Dem ballot faces challenge to independent bid – Syracuse.com

County Elections Commissioner Dustin Czarny said the board’s goal is to go through independent petition challenges so that they can issue preliminary determinations on Monday and then hold hearings on Friday, June 13. https://www.syracuse.com/politics/cny/2025/06/syracuse-mayoral-candidate-booted-off-dem-ballot-faces-challenge-to-independent-bid.html Subscribe to dustinczarny.com for all content and election news updates

Commissioner in a Car: Town of Lysander Special Election.

The Town of Lysander is holding a special election on June 9th from noon to 9pm asking the question whether their Town Highway Superintendent should be elected or not. I go over why special elections are called and who runs them in this episode. Enjoy. Subscribe to dustinczarny.com for all content and election news updates

Onondaga County Legislature district faces unusual three-way race – WAER

“You have a Republican candidate with a Conservative line trying to win a Democratic district against a Working Families candidate with an independent line and another Democrat who is running on an independent line because of this court case that came about,” Czarny said. https://www.waer.org/news/2025-05-30/onondaga-county-legislature-district-faces-unusual-three-way-race Subscribe to dustinczzarny.com for all content and election news updates

Commissioner in a Car: Independent Nominating Petitions Are Filed

This week I talk about the close of independent nominating petitions on Tuesday May 27, 2025. 22 petitions and 36 candidates filed for spots on the general Election ballot. Tune in to find out who filed, why, and what the process is going forward. Subscribe to dustinczarny.com for all content and election news updates