Welcome back to #wonkywednesday. Every week I take a write a column dedicated to election and registration data in Onondaga County and New York State. Absentee and mail in balloting has become needlessly controversial over the last two elections due to the rhetoric of the former President and his supporters. Furthermore in New York ourContinue reading “Wonky Wednesday: Absentee Ballots in the 2021 General Election”
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Commissioner in a Car: Last hearing for Onondaga County redistricting and an recap of 2021.
In today’s Commissioner in a Car I talk about the upcoming hearing for redistricting in Onondaga County Wednesday at 11:30am. I also do an informal recap of 2021 and some of the challenges Onondaga County Board of elections faced throughout the year.
Zoom with Czarny: Brianna Lennon of High Turnout Wide Margins
Merry Christmas. In today’s Zoom with Czarny I am honored to speak with Brianna Lennon. She is a CNY native, County Clerk for Boone County Missouri, and the host of the national elections podcast High Turnout Wide Margins, We talk about the difference in NY and MO elections as well as why she started thisContinue reading “Zoom with Czarny: Brianna Lennon of High Turnout Wide Margins”
Onondaga County Voters To See More Early Voting Sites, Changes To Absentee Ballot Process – WAER
“We’ve had six each of the last three years. As you know, I’ve advocated for more. Now, the bare minimum will be 10 sites, which many of us have been advocating for in Onondaga County.” https://www.waer.org/news/2021-12-23/onondaga-county-voters-to-see-more-early-voting-sites-changes-to-absentee-ballot-process
Wonky Wednesday: Early Voting General Election 2021
Welcome back to #wonkywednesday. Each week I take a deep dive into the election and registration data around Onondaga County to give a better sense of our diverse home. This week I continue to look back at the 2021 General Election. Today I focus on Early Voting and how Onondaga County voters used this reform.Continue reading “Wonky Wednesday: Early Voting General Election 2021”
Commissioner in a Car: County Redistricting GOP maps pass…now what?
Today I talk about the passage of the GOP maps for Onondaga County legislature and prepare us for the road ahead. We are also waiting on 4 bill from Governor Hochul which have to be signed tomorrow. Enjoy.
Zoom with Czarny: Susan Lerner of Common Cause NY
Today I speak with Susan Lerner of Common Cause New York. We talk about what her organization and Let NY Vote will be looking for in election reform in the upcoming session. She also weighs in on the redistricting with Onondaga County and the City of Syracuse as she has been a major proponent ofContinue reading “Zoom with Czarny: Susan Lerner of Common Cause NY”
Wonky Wednesday: Comparing the Onondaga County Redistricting Maps
Welcome back to #wonkywednesday. Each week I do a deep dive into the election and registration data that makes up the electoral landscape of our home, Onondaga County. I am taking a bit of a diversion this week to delve into the topic dominating our political discussion here, redistricting of the County Legislative districts. OverContinue reading “Wonky Wednesday: Comparing the Onondaga County Redistricting Maps”
Commissioner in a Car: Last chance for election legislation
Today I talk about 4 pieces of legislation called up last week to protect and enhance absentee voting, expand Early Voting, and mandate online portal and tracking systems for absentees. I also address the maps being considered in the Onondaga County redistricting process.
Republicans, Democrats propose another round of district maps after ‘racial gerrymandering’ accusations – Syracuse.com
Dustin Czarny, Onondaga County’s Democratic Elections Commissioner, said the two proposals by Republicans change the makeup of District 16 to be 44% and 48% Black. The Democrat’s proposed map is 57% Black in that district. https://www.syracuse.com/politics/2021/12/republicans-democrats-propose-another-round-of-district-maps-after-racial-gerrymandering-accusations.html
Dustin M. Czarny 