This week I talk about the surprise, kind of, decision of President Joe Biden to not run in 2024. Also the surprising consolidation of the Democratic Party around now presumptive nominee Kamala Harris. I also talk about why there is little to no legal peril for this move and the way forward from here. Enjoy.Continue reading “Commissioner in a Car: We have a new presumptive nominee.”
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N.Y. election experts: Dem presidential candidate change follows the law – Spectrum News
Dustin Czarny, who chairs the state Elections Commissioner Association’s Democratic Caucus, said Biden’s decision to drop out won’t change anything in the election process. “I’m pretty confident in a lot of the election attorneys on both sides of the aisle who came out over the weekend saying that the convention is the ballot access processContinue reading “N.Y. election experts: Dem presidential candidate change follows the law – Spectrum News”
Zoom with Czarny: Tom Keck on the SOCUTUS Immunity and other rulings
My favorite guest comes back on the podcast for my least favorite subject, how the SCOTUS conservative majority is destroying the fabric of law in our country. SU professor and local SCOTUS expert Tom Keck comes on to talk about the rulings at the end of this SCOTUS sitting. Enjoy (maybe.) Subscribe to dustinczarny.com forContinue reading “Zoom with Czarny: Tom Keck on the SOCUTUS Immunity and other rulings”
Commissioner in a Car: National Conventions Explained
This week’s pod I talk about the RNC and DNC and the roles national conventions have in placing candidates on the Ballot. I also talk about the legitimate reasons why the DNC may be having a virtual role call in early August ahead of their convention. Finally I touch on the shooting this weekend. Enjoy.Continue reading “Commissioner in a Car: National Conventions Explained”
The Weekly Wonk: Alternative Voting June 2024 Primary
Welcome back to the #weeklywonk. This is my weekly article on election statistics and related topics. These articles give insight in the data and statistics that make up our home, Onondaga County and New York State. Each week I investigate a different election event or political subdivision that can give us clues into our richContinue reading “The Weekly Wonk: Alternative Voting June 2024 Primary”
Commissioner in a Car: The primary is certified, onto the General Election.
This week I review the post election process that led to the finishing of the hand count today and certifying the 2024 June Primary. I also comment on the ongoing debate on the candidacy of President Joe Biden. Enjoy. Subscribe to dustinczarny.com for all election news and content updates
The Weekly Wonk: What happens when you hold an election and no one votes?
There is an interesting wrinkle to last month’s primary results. We have had a race that apparently has received zero votes. The race for Town of Lafayette Election District 4 Conservative Committee race. There is apparently zero votes recorded in the race. Not even the candidates involved showed up to vote for themselves. Onondaga CountyContinue reading “The Weekly Wonk: What happens when you hold an election and no one votes?”
Commissioner in a Car: Post Primary Canvass Complete
This week I talk about the completion of the post election canvass for the June primary. I outline the next steps including hand-counts for 7 different elections that will happen next week. I also comment on the continued debate over whether President Biden will stay in the race. Enjoy. Subscribe to dustinczarny.com for all contentContinue reading “Commissioner in a Car: Post Primary Canvass Complete”
Commissioner in a Car: Post Primary Update and Debate Reaction
In this week’s Commissioner in a Car I talk about the fallout from the June 25th Primary election. Which races are close, which are not, and which may have to go to a handcount. I also react to the Presidential debate last night and what might come next there. Subscribe to dustinczarny.com for all contactContinue reading “Commissioner in a Car: Post Primary Update and Debate Reaction”
CNY voters hit the polls to decide on a Democrat to challenge NY-22 seat – CNY Central
“I think this seat has been rated as the top flippable seat in the country. Whoever the voters choose today will come into a seat that is a very competitive seat,” said Czarny. “I think we’ll see what happens after today, but I have no reason to believe that wins today won’t have a greatContinue reading “CNY voters hit the polls to decide on a Democrat to challenge NY-22 seat – CNY Central”
Dustin M. Czarny 