On August 9, 2022 I spoke to the Syracuse Common Council about the proposed maps delivered to them by the City of Syracuse Redistricting Commission. I urged them to trust the commission and finish this project which would bring changes to our city lines for the first time in over 20 years. See the entireContinue reading “Testimony in front of the Syracuse Common Council on the proposed maps by the Syracuse Redistricting Commission”
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Commissioner in a Car: Party Change deadline change Early Voting starts Saturday.
Early voting for the August primary starts Friday, Absentee ballot deadline by mail has passed but you can still do in person requests, party changes must now be received by August 11, 2022. Check it all out at onvote.net. Subscribe to dustinczarny.com for all content and election news updates
The Weekly Wonk: June Primary Overall Turnout
Welcome to the #weeklywonk. This is my weekly blog about statistics, registration data, and election law on my website, dustinczarny.com. This is a rebrand of my #wonkywednesday and #sundaythoughts columns I have been writing since 2020. In merging these two side projects together I am hoping to be a little more regular in my production. Continue reading “The Weekly Wonk: June Primary Overall Turnout”
Zoom with Czarny: Assemblyman Al Stirpe
This week I sit down with Assemblyman Al Stirpe who represents the Clay, Cicero, Manlius and now Cazenovia in the 127th Assembly district. We talk about his long career, the recent NYS legislative and special session, and what he hopes to accomplish in his next term. Enjoy. Subscribe to dustinczarny.com for all content and electionContinue reading “Zoom with Czarny: Assemblyman Al Stirpe”
Commissioner in a Car: Absentee deadline approaches for August Primary.
Today I talk about the upcoming absentee ballot deadline for the August Primary. I also talk about the party change issue for the August 23rd primary and do a small history lesson on party change eligibility in NY. Enjoy. Subscribe to dustinczarny.com to get all content updates
Site Update: New Content Release Schedule
I have some changes as we prepare for the 2022 General Election season. Yes there is a primary in August but this year we have to learn to walk and chew gum while balancing on a wire over Niagara Falls. In August I am changing the way I deliver my podcast and writing content toContinue reading “Site Update: New Content Release Schedule”
Zoom with Czarny: Assemblyman William Magnarelli
This week I sit down with Assemblyman William Magnarelli. He represents most of Syracuse and the towns of Geddes and Van Buren. We talk about his 24 years in the Assembly and what he hopes to accomplish in his next term. You can find out more at http://www.magnarelli.com/ Subscribe to dustinczarny.com for all election newsContinue reading “Zoom with Czarny: Assemblyman William Magnarelli”
Wonky Wednesday: June Primary Election Day Analysis
Welcome back to #wonkywednesday. Each week I take a deep dive into the registration and election data that makes up our home, Onondaga County. This week I continue my 4-week look back at the June 28, 2022, primary. This year we have two primaries because of the disastrous redistricting process in New York. On AugustContinue reading “Wonky Wednesday: June Primary Election Day Analysis”
Republicans could sway NYC’s most competitive Democratic primaries on August 23rd. Here’s why.
“These are the unforeseen consequences of adding a second primary into the election mix in May,” said Dustin Czarny, chair of the Democratic caucus for the New York State Election Commissioners Association and the Democratic elections commissioner for Onondaga County. https://gothamist.com/news/republicans-could-sway-nycs-most-competitive-democratic-primaries-on-august-23rd-heres-why
Connect NY: Redistricting
I was honored to appear as a panelist on the WCNY Program Connect NY on their July 25, 2022 episode on Redistricting. We talked about the downfall of the NY redistricting process and the promise of the Syracuse Redistricting Commission. It was a great discussion and I was honored to be on there and proudContinue reading “Connect NY: Redistricting”
Dustin M. Czarny 