While the narrative is all about the anti-trump wave, the reality is candidates are the ones who put us here. This is why Democrats did so well in Onondaga County this last Tuesday. I recap the night ad tell you what’s ahead next week. https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/zoomwithczarny Subscribe to dustinczarny.com for all content and election news updates
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The Time to Get Involved is Now
While the CNY and National GOP want to only blame Trump for their losses (while they run to embrace Stefanik for Governor) they overlook the hard work of the candidates that put themselves in position to win. Many of these candidates in Onondaga County were first time candidates who were motivated by the state ofContinue reading “The Time to Get Involved is Now”
Changes Coming to Onondaga County
Let’s talk more about what Blue Onondaga means. As a result of Tuesday’s elections Democrats now control a significant portion of Onondaga County governmental units. here is where we stand: Onondaga County Legislature Democrats now control 10-7. This is in addition to holding county wide offices County Clerk, County Sheriff, and County Comptroller. City ofContinue reading “Changes Coming to Onondaga County”
The Jim Reith Show UNLEASHED Episode 54 – Election Wrap Up Show
I appeared on the Jim Reath Show to wrap up the election and talk about what is next at the Onondaga County Board of Elections as well as the Democrats historic night. Subscribe to dustinczarny.com for all content and eleciton news updates
‘They didn’t just win, they crushed it,’ Democrats flip the Onondaga County Legislature – CNY Central
On the other side of a bipartisan office sits Dustin Czarny, the Democratic elections commissioner in Onondaga County. He highlighted the turnout of about 40,000 Democrats and the support from unaffiliated voters. He emphasized the successful targeting of key districts, “4, 5, and 10 were all targets for us, and almost every year for theContinue reading “‘They didn’t just win, they crushed it,’ Democrats flip the Onondaga County Legislature – CNY Central”
Democrats ride blue wave to historic wins in Onondaga County: ‘People want something different’ – Syracuse.com
Democrats turned out to vote in higher numbers Tuesday than the last two elections, said Dustin Czarny, the Democratic county elections commissioner. More importantly, he said, Republicans stayed home. He also said independent voters – a block that has been growing among young voters – likely leaned 3-1 for Democrats. Democrats even won highway superintendentContinue reading “Democrats ride blue wave to historic wins in Onondaga County: ‘People want something different’ – Syracuse.com”
What happens after you cast your ballot? Here’s what election officials say – CNY Central
“If a voter comes in, they check in on the poll pad. The poll pad prints out a ballot and the voter then fills out the ballot, slides it into the scanner,” described Czarny. “The scanner tabulates it, but no one knows the results till they come here on election night.” https://cnycentral.com/news/local/what-happens-after-you-cast-your-ballot-heres-what-election-officials-say Subscribe to dustinczarny.comContinue reading “What happens after you cast your ballot? Here’s what election officials say – CNY Central”
More than 77,000 voters cast ballots by dinnertime in Onondaga County – Syracuse.com
Dustin Czarny, the county’s Democratic elections commissioner said this is a normal turnout for local elections. Many people typically show between 7-9 p.m., he said. https://www.syracuse.com/news/2025/11/more-than-77000-voters-cast-ballots-by-dinnertime-in-onondaga-county.html Subscribe to dustinczarny.com for all content and election news updates
Onondaga County voters to decide on term limits for legislators – CNY Central
“Voting yes on that ballot will do two things: It will move the Onondaga County Legislature from a two-year term to a four-year term starting in 2026and then it will also put a 12-year term limit,” explained Czarny. https://cnycentral.com/news/local/onondaga-county-voters-to-decide-on-term-limits-for-legislators /s
Commissioner in a Car: It’s Election Eve
Polls are open 6am to 9pm Tuesday November 4, 2025 for the 2025 General Election. I talk about how to find out where to vote, what to do if you still have a vote by mail ballot (mail it in!), court orders, and when results will come out. Call 315 435 VOTE if you haveContinue reading “Commissioner in a Car: It’s Election Eve”