“This is changing the way people vote,” said Onondaga County Board of Elections commissioner Dustin Czarny. “They used to be able to send in an absentee ballot– and go to the polls and have that ballot wipe out the absentee one– however now if an absentee ballot is requested, that’s the live ballot.” https://cnycentral.com/news/local/new-york-voting-mail-in-ballots-absentee-onondaga-county-board-of-elections-2024-presidential-collection-dustin-czarny#
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Commissioner in a Car: Rulings on Vote by Mail counting and ERA amendment come in.
This week I talk about the new ruling on vote by mail ballots, this time on canvassing requirements and how the ERA wording is coming along with a ruling on that as well. I also touch on how RFK’s departure from the race is effecting his appeal here in NY (it isnt!). Enjoy. Subscribe toContinue reading “Commissioner in a Car: Rulings on Vote by Mail counting and ERA amendment come in.”
Early mail-in voting still an option for Onondaga County voters after court ruling – WAER
Democratic commissioner Czarny says they can detect tampering with ballot envelopes and other questionable activity. “If there is any deficiency, whether intentional, or most often unintentional, we have a cure process that notifies the voters of the deficiency in their ballot and gives them a chance to contact us to correct it. Or, if theyContinue reading “Early mail-in voting still an option for Onondaga County voters after court ruling – WAER”
Commissioner in a Car: Early Vote By Mail constitutional in NY, Democratic convention is ongoing
Today I talk about the Court of Appeals ruling upholding Early Vote by Mail that has been in place this year. This is the end of the road for the GOP lawsuit and this new option for voters is here to stay. Also the Democratic National convention is ongoing and i recap the unique natureContinue reading “Commissioner in a Car: Early Vote By Mail constitutional in NY, Democratic convention is ongoing”
The Weekly Wonk: The City of Syracuse 2024
Welcome back to the #weeklywonk. This is my weekly article on election statistics and related topics. These articles give insight into 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: The City of Syracuse 2024”
Zoom with Czarny: NYS Senator Rachel May
In this weeks episode I sit down with Senator Rachel May. She represents the 48th Senate district representing Syracuse, The western and southern towns in Onondaga County and all of Cayuga County including Auburn. We talk about her time on the Senate and her re-election campaign. Enjoy. Subscribe to dustinczarny.com to get email notifications ofContinue reading “Zoom with Czarny: NYS Senator Rachel May”
RFK Jr. campaign plans to appeal N.Y. Supreme Court judge’s ruling disqualifying him from the state ballot – Capital Tonight Spectrum News
“I think, telling people where you live is actually kind of a low threshold where to cross. It’s an easy question to answer for most people and I think that’s something that Mr. Kennedy should have taken into account before he filed his paperwork,” https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/capital-region/politics/2024/08/13/court-disqualifies-rfk-jr–from-ny-ballot Subscribe to dustinczarny.com for all content and election news updates
Commissioner in a Car: Why RFK Jr was, for now, thrown off the NYS Ballot.
This week I am pulling a little of an audible and addressing the new ruling by NYS Supreme Court that RFK Jr. will not appear on the ballot for President. I read from the ruling and detail why I think this is a significant ruling if upheld, beyond the electoral chances of RFK Jr. himself.Continue reading “Commissioner in a Car: Why RFK Jr was, for now, thrown off the NYS Ballot.”
Zoom with Czarny: Chris Ryan for NYS Senate 50
This week I sit down with Chris Ryan. Chris is the current Onondaga County legislature minority leader and sitting 7th district legislature. He is the Democratic and Working Families candidate for NYS Senate district 50. This is poised to be one of the most competitive seats in NYS. Enjoy Learn more about him here https://www.chrisryanforsenate.com/Continue reading “Zoom with Czarny: Chris Ryan for NYS Senate 50”
Commissioner in a Car: Vice Presidential Nominee Tim Walz
Today I talk to you from the NYSECA summer Conference, So a little Commissioner from a conference action. I give my first instant reaction to the strength of he Tim Walz pick and the way he will get on the ballot in all 50 states. Enjoy. Subscribe to dustinczarny.com for all content and election newsContinue reading “Commissioner in a Car: Vice Presidential Nominee Tim Walz”
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