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I have joined the Faces of Democracy at Issue One

I am pleased today to announce that I have joined the Faces of Democracy with Issue One. This bi-partisan group is made up of some of the more notable Election Administrators and advocates in the country. It is a bi-partisan group that is working together on the following issues: –Election officials and poll workers shouldContinue reading “I have joined the Faces of Democracy at Issue One”

Zoom with Czarny: County Comptroller Marty Masterpole

In my first candidate interview of the 2023 cycle I welcome back Onondaga County Comptroller Marty Masterpole joins me to talk about his re-election campaign. We talk about the first campaign, his first four years dealing with Covid, the aquarium, the jail, and more. Enjoy. For content and election news updates subscribe to dustinczarny.com

Commissioner in a Car: Shark week for Commissioners and indictments for Donald Trump.

This week is the start of Designating petition filing week. This is one of the busiest weeks of the year for Boards of Elections. I also talk a bit about the Trump indictments today and how this relates to elections. Enjoy. Subscribe to dustinczarny.com for all content and election news updates

The Weekly Wonk: The Town of Salina

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 Town of Salina”

Czarny Seminar: How to file Petitions and Objections 2023

For my March Czarny Seminar I go over the ways to file petitions and make objections on petitions. There are quite a few changes for 2023, as well as some last minute extensions for filing designating petitions check it out. Subscribe to dustinczarny.com for all content and election news updates

Commissioner in a Car: Petition Filing deadline to be extended, new polling sites.

The NY Senate and Assembly has passed a bill to extend the filing deadlines for designating petitions from April 6 to April 10th because of Passover. However the last day to collect signatures is still April 6th. The general election polling place list has been released at onvote.net. Lots of voters in new polling places.Continue reading “Commissioner in a Car: Petition Filing deadline to be extended, new polling sites.”

2023 NYSECA Democratic Caucus Funding Letter

(Today I sent a letter to Governor Hochul, Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins, and Speaker Heastie as they finalize the 2023 New York State Budget. For transparency’s sake I am posting it here.) Governor Kathy Hochul Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins Speaker Carl E. Heastie NYS Capitol Building State St. and Washington Ave. Albany, NY 12224 March 27,Continue reading “2023 NYSECA Democratic Caucus Funding Letter”

The Weekly Wonk: The Town of Spafford

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 Town of Spafford”

Zoom with Czarny: Erica Smitka of the LWV of NYS

This week I sit down with Erica Smitka of the League of Women Voters of New York State. We talk about the League’s history and connection to Central New York. We also go over their legislative and budget goals for this year. Enjoy. Join the league of women voters here: https://lwvny.org/ Subscribe to dustinczarny.com toContinue reading “Zoom with Czarny: Erica Smitka of the LWV of NYS”