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”

Thousands of New York voters received texts with misinformation about polling sites. – NY Times

Dustin M. Czarny, the Democratic elections commissioner in Onondaga County, which includes Syracuse, said he had received reports that the inaccurate messages had reached voters in his county, as well as those on Long Island and in Westchester County, where Representative Jamaal Bowman has been trying to fend off a challenge from the county executive,Continue reading “Thousands of New York voters received texts with misinformation about polling sites. – NY Times”

Erroneous Text Messages Telling People About Wrong Polling Places – 570 WSYR

Ahead of Tuesday’s Primary Election, we have new information about some erroneous text messages telling people about wrong polling places. Listen to Dustin Czarny, Onondaga County Democratic Elections Commissioner on the Dave Allen Podcast on iHeartRadio! https://wsyr.iheart.com/featured/dave-allen/content/2024-06-24-erroneous-text-messages-telling-people-about-wrong-polling-places/ Subscribe to dustinczarny.com for all election news and content updates

Text scams spreading misinformation on polling locations in Onondaga County – WSYR TV

 The Onondaga County Board of Elections is warning voters about text messages spreading misinformation about voter’s polling places. The Board of Elections does not send text messages about voter information. To find trusted voter information regarding registration and polling places, go to the Board of Election’s website or call their office at 315-435-8683. https://www.localsyr.com/news/your-local-election-hq/text-scams-spreading-misinformation-on-polling-locations-in-onondaga-county/ Subscribe to dustinczarny.comContinue reading “Text scams spreading misinformation on polling locations in Onondaga County – WSYR TV”

Voters report getting text messages with wrong polling place information ahead of primary – CNY Central

Election commissioners say the Board of Elections does not send texts regarding voter information. To check your polling place, you can go to onvote.net or call (315) 435-8683. For any information, including changes to your polling place, “It would go through the OCBOE Facebook and Twitter first, it would go out in a press releaseContinue reading “Voters report getting text messages with wrong polling place information ahead of primary – CNY Central”