Going to the wrong polling place might not mark the end for your ballot – City and State

Dustin Czarny, the Democratic elections commissioner for Onondaga County, was one of the dozen commissioners who signed the letter and watched that election unfold from the neighboring district. “One of the most frustrating things that I have to do as an election commissioner is invalidate a ballot for any reason,” Czarny told City & State,Continue reading “Going to the wrong polling place might not mark the end for your ballot – City and State”

Commissioner in a Car: Village Elections absentee tomorrow, registration data of congress & state.

In This week’s Commissioner in a Car I talk about the March 8th absentee deadline for the 7 villages having elections in March: Fayetteville & Manlius run by the Board of Elections and Baldwinsville, Fabius, Marcellus, Minoa, & Skaneateles. I also talk about the release of registration data by the State Board of Elections todayContinue reading “Commissioner in a Car: Village Elections absentee tomorrow, registration data of congress & state.”

Commissioner in a Car: Post NYSECA conference, redistricting, and legislation news.

A special Friday Commissioner in a Car I talk about the legislation passed by the NYS Senate Elections Law Committee last Monday, give you a day by day breakdown of some of the important events at the NYS Elections Commissioner Association Training Conference, and give you an update on the litigation with the NYS SenateContinue reading “Commissioner in a Car: Post NYSECA conference, redistricting, and legislation news.”

Sunday Seminar: How to get on the Ballot 2022

In the first seminar of 2022 I go over the various ways to get on the ballot and the offices that are standing for election in 2022. The petition season kicks off March 1, 2022 and the election will be underway! Get all the information here! Subscribe to dustinczarny.com for all content and election newsContinue reading “Sunday Seminar: How to get on the Ballot 2022”

Zoom with Czarny: The Village of Fayetteville Democratic Candidates

In this week’s Zoom with Czarny I sit down with Casey Cleary and Mark Matt who are running for Village of Fayetteville trustee. We talk about village government, why they are running, what they hope to do in office, and the challenges of running in a March election. I hope you enjoy. Subscribe to dustinczarny.comContinue reading “Zoom with Czarny: The Village of Fayetteville Democratic Candidates”

Wonky Wednesday: Comparing Onondaga County Board of Elections to other Counties.

Welcome back to #wonkywednesday. Each week I dive into a facet of electoral data for Onondaga County. My hope is by understanding these data points we can appreciate the many facets of election administration and voter participation. This week I am investigating Budget and staffing levels of Onondaga County in relation to the rest ofContinue reading “Wonky Wednesday: Comparing Onondaga County Board of Elections to other Counties.”

Commissioner in a Car: Lessons of Presidential leadership on Presidents Day.

In this week’s Commissioner in a Car I talk about some of what I believe are the underrated moments of the Lincoln and Washington presidencies. I also outline a few things that are going on at Board of Elections through New York to get ready for signature petitions next month. Subscribe to dustinczarny.com for contentContinue reading “Commissioner in a Car: Lessons of Presidential leadership on Presidents Day.”

Zoom with Czarny: Chris Ryan Onondaga County Legislator Democratic Floor Leader

In this week’s zoom with Czarny I speak to Christopher Ryan, 8th district Onondaga County Legislator, Floor Leader for the Onondaga County Legislature Democrats, and co founder of Fair Maps CNY. We talk about the surprising change in leadership at the Onondaga County Legislature, the progress of the lawsuit against the GOP drawn maps, andContinue reading “Zoom with Czarny: Chris Ryan Onondaga County Legislator Democratic Floor Leader”

Wonky Wednesday: Registration states in Onondaga County

Welcome back to #wonkywednesday. Each week examine an aspect of electoral data and analyze it. I hope by doing so we get a better picture of our home in Onondaga County and beyond. This week I am investigating registration rates in Onondaga County. Every ten years we get reporting back on population numbers from theContinue reading “Wonky Wednesday: Registration states in Onondaga County”

Commissioner in a Car: Fall in love…or break up with your party day

Today i talk about the Fall in Love with your party day, February 14th. if you want to change your party before the June primary registrations must be in our office by 5pm today. Visit onvote.net to check your registration. Subscribe to dustinczarny.com for all election news and content updates