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Commissioner in a Car: The Redistricting Wars are Here.

In this week’s episode I tackle the redistricting wars that are brewing in the United states. How New York will become a part of them. I also address the blatant hypocrisy of Elise Stefanik & the NY GOP both in their silence over what is happening in Texas and past actions here in NY. Enjoy.Continue reading “Commissioner in a Car: The Redistricting Wars are Here.”

Commissioner in a car: Where have I been?

I am back after a brief hiatus as the summer doldrums have settled in. I talk about the EAC regional meeting, last week of caucus certifications, and yes, of course, the village of Liverpool. I also look ahead to August and the final layers of the General Election come into view. Enjoy. https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/zoomwithczarny Subscribe toContinue reading “Commissioner in a car: Where have I been?”

Commissioner in the Car: Happy Independence Day?

This week I talk about where the primary stands. Two races going to hand count including a flip from Election Night due to vote by mail ballots. I also talk about my disappointment in the passage of the wealth transfer to the rich we saw passed in congress. And why I still have hope inContinue reading “Commissioner in the Car: Happy Independence Day?”

Brief thoughts on primary turnout for Syracuse Democrats. Its actually good.

There has been a good deal of discourse around voter turnout in the City of Syracuse mayoral primary. So lets look at the facts as they stand according to data from the Onondaga County Board of Elections: Number of Democrats eligible 39051 Number of Democrats who have voted 7792 Estimated turnout 19.95% This will growContinue reading “Brief thoughts on primary turnout for Syracuse Democrats. Its actually good.”

Incumbent Cicero supervisor, jilted by town GOP leaders, wins primary – Syracuse.com

“Rob Santucci, chair of the Cicero Democrats, is planning to run for supervisor, according to Onondaga County Elections Commissioner Dustin Czarny.” https://www.syracuse.com/politics/cny/2025/06/incumbent-cicero-supervisor-jilted-by-town-gop-leaders-wins-primary.html Subscribe to dustinczarny.com for all content and election news updates.

Elections officials say they’re ready for Primary Day, despite high heat and humidity – WRVO

Democratic Elections Commissioner Dustin Czarny said he doesn’t remember voters venturing to polling places under such hot and humid conditions. But they’ve been preparing, by making sure all polling places are cool with extra fans on hand in case air conditioning goes haywire. “It’s a smaller primary,” said Czarny. “Most of our buildings that we’reContinue reading “Elections officials say they’re ready for Primary Day, despite high heat and humidity – WRVO”

Commissioner in a Car: The Primary is Tuesday!

Here is everything you need to know for the June primary. Polls open 6am to 9pm. Vote by Mail ballots must be postmarked 6/24/25. Go to onvote.net to find your polling place, check your registration, and get results (starting at 9pm). Enjoy the day and be nice to your poll workers. https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/zoomwithczarny Subscribe to dustinczarny.com for allContinue reading “Commissioner in a Car: The Primary is Tuesday!”

Early voting sees near record turnout ahead of mayoral primary in Syracuse – CNY Central

“We’ve had 740 early voters. Compared to this time in 2023 and 2021, we’re looking at 110% and 55% increases,” said Dustin Czarny, Democratic Elections Commissioner for Onondaga County. https://cnycentral.com/news/local/record-early-voting-turnout-in-syracuse-ahead-of-mayoral-primary-chol-sharon-owens-pat-hogan-democratic-vote-southside-community-city-guiding-early-decision-life-young-people-peers-conversation-ballot Subscribe to dustinczarny.com for all content and election news updates

Early voting turnout doubles in competitive Onondaga mayoral race – WAER

“Onondaga County Democratic Elections Commissioner Dustin Czarny noted that after six days of early voting, 1,033 people have cast ballots, up from 685 in 2023 and 534 in 2021.” https://www.waer.org/local-news/2025-06-20/early-voting-turnout-doubles-in-competitive-onondaga-mayoral-race Subscribe to dustinczarny.com for content and election news updates

First weekend of early voting has high turnout – NCC News

Democratic Elections Commissioner Dustin Czarny said this year has seen a better turnout then the past two primaries. “For the first two days we had 384 people over the weekend. That’s actually pretty good for a primary,” he said. “If you compare it to the two other primaries that we’ve had early voting, 2021 weContinue reading “First weekend of early voting has high turnout – NCC News”