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Czarny’s Seminar: How to get on the Ballot 2023

This is my first Czarny’s Seminar of 2023. I go over the various ways to get on the ballot if you are interested in running for public office. I touch on Designating, Opportunity to Ballot, and Independent nominating petitions. I also touch on caucuses and judicial conventions. Enjoy. https://anchor.fm/zoomwithczarny Subscribe to dustinczarny.com for all electionContinue reading “Czarny’s Seminar: How to get on the Ballot 2023”

2023 Testimony Local Government Officials/ General Government – New York State Budget Public Hearing

I appeared on behalf of the NYS Elections Commissioner Association and my Democratic Caucus of Commissioner to ask for NYS Funding for county Board of Elections as well as capital funding to replace equipment. Members also asked questions on Voter ID, Moving elections to even years, and proper timing of village elections. Enjoy. Written testimonyContinue reading “2023 Testimony Local Government Officials/ General Government – New York State Budget Public Hearing”

The Weekly Wonk: Registration Forms processed in 2022

Welcome back to the #WeeklyWonk. Each weekend I release an article on a subject relating to elections in Onondaga County and New York State. Often these articles will have detailed stats to consume but sometimes they will be a recap of a prominent issue or on relevant election law. I am turning my eye toContinue reading “The Weekly Wonk: Registration Forms processed in 2022”

Zoom With Czarny: Danielle Brecker Empire State Indivisible

This week I check in with Danielle Brecker of Empire State Indivisible. We have a discussion on state politics, the history of Indivisible, and what they are doing around the budget and hopes for this legislative session. Enjoy. https://anchor.fm/zoomwithczarny Subscribe to dustincarny.com for all content and election news updates

My Reaction to the State of the Union spectacle last night.

The problem with the ultra-maga depiction of Joe Biden as a feeble incoherent doddering old man, besides the fact that it is mean-spirited, is that it is untrue. So when President Joe Biden masterfully goes into a room like he did last night, it is tailor-made for him to own the cons. He showed hisContinue reading “My Reaction to the State of the Union spectacle last night.”

Commissioner in a Car: Fall in Love with your party day is next week.

I talk about next week’s party change deadline, Valentines Day February 14th. Or as I like to call it, “Fall In Love With Your Party Day”. Go to onvote.net and click on the registration page to find out how to change your registration as it must be received by 2/14/23 to be able to voteContinue reading “Commissioner in a Car: Fall in Love with your party day is next week.”

The Weekly Wonk: The City of Syracuse 2023

Welcome back to the #WeeklyWonk. Each weekend I release an article on a subject relating to elections in Onondaga County and New York State. Often these articles will have detailed stats to consume but sometimes they will be a recap of a prominent issue or on relevant election law. I am turning my eye toContinue reading “The Weekly Wonk: The City of Syracuse 2023”

Zoom with Czarny: Christine Wood of Public Citizen

This week I talk to Christine Wood, co-director of Declaration for American Democracy for Public Citizen. We talk about her organization’s actions to improve voting rights nationally with a House GOP majority set to block any congressional legislation. We also talk about how states are taking the lead in this fight as well. Enjoy. SubscribeContinue reading “Zoom with Czarny: Christine Wood of Public Citizen”