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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”

Wonky Wednesday: 2022 June Primary Absentee 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: 2022 June Primary Absentee Analysis”

Commissioner in a Car: NYS BOE Registration and Syracuse Redistricting Commission final meetings

NYS Board of Elections released registration numbers for the Senate and Congressional districts. You can find it here: https://www.elections.ny.gov/EnrollmentCounty.html Final 2 Syracuse Independent Redistricting hearings this week. Find more information here: https://www.syr.gov/Boards-and-Commissions/SYR-Redistricting/Redistricting-Meetings Absentee ballots are being delivered for the August 23 primary. To request an absentee ballot or get more information got to onvote.net.

Wonky Wednesday: Early Voting in the June 2022 Primary

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 start 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. OnContinue reading “Wonky Wednesday: Early Voting in the June 2022 Primary”

Commissioner in the car: One primary ends and another one begins.

Today I talk about the certification of the June 28, 2022 primary. I also talk about the start of absentee voting for the August 23, 2022 primary. Get all information at onvote.net including certified results, online absentee applications, and registration information. Enjoy. Subscribe to dustinczarny.com to get all content and election news updates

Zoom with Czarny: Senator John Mannion

This week I speak with Senator John Mannion. We discuss the Extraordinary session, how New York is protecting women in the wake of the Roe Decision, what it is like to run in a brand new district, and what he has accomplished and hopes to accomplish in the NY Senate. Enjoy. You can find hisContinue reading “Zoom with Czarny: Senator John Mannion”

Sunday Thoughts: The tangled web woven by late vacancies in the political calendar.

One of my missions on this website is to give insight on how New York’s Election law works. With the announcement of retirements of County Court Judge Steven Dougherty earlier this year and City of Syracuse 5th district common councilor Joseph Driscoll we have not just one but two rare instances where a vacancy occursContinue reading “Sunday Thoughts: The tangled web woven by late vacancies in the political calendar.”

Zoom with Czarny: Bruce Macbain Democratic Candidate for NY 126 Assembly

This week I talk to Bruce Macbain, De3mocratic candidate for the 126th NY Assembly district. This district snakes around the southern portion of Onondaga County and up the west side then into auburn and northern Cayuga County. We talk about his background as an educator and what he wants to do if elected to theContinue reading “Zoom with Czarny: Bruce Macbain Democratic Candidate for NY 126 Assembly”