Category Archives: Commissioner in a Car

I am running for re-election at the Onondaga County Democratic Committee for my post as Commissioner of the Onondaga County Board of Elections. Thus I thought I would spend some time talking about how the bi-partisan boards of elections in NY and how we administer every election in NY. Enjoy. Subscribe to dustinczarny.com for allContinue reading “Commissioner in a Car: All About Board of Elections in NY”

I had the chance to visit Hamilton College yesterday with my good friend Kyra Mendez of the center for Tech and Civic Life. This is an opportunity to sit down and have a quick conversation about election administration and the private side of supporting election administrators across America. I hope you enjoy Subscribe to dustinczarny.comContinue reading “Commissioner in a Car: Keara Mendez of Center for Tech and Civic Life”

This week I talk about the new ruling on vote by mail ballots, this time on canvassing requirements and how the ERA wording is coming along with a ruling on that as well. I also touch on how RFK’s departure from the race is effecting his appeal here in NY (it isnt!). Enjoy. Subscribe toContinue reading “Commissioner in a Car: Rulings on Vote by Mail counting and ERA amendment come in.”

Today I talk about the Court of Appeals ruling upholding Early Vote by Mail that has been in place this year. This is the end of the road for the GOP lawsuit and this new option for voters is here to stay. Also the Democratic National convention is ongoing and i recap the unique natureContinue reading “Commissioner in a Car: Early Vote By Mail constitutional in NY, Democratic convention is ongoing”

This week I am pulling a little of an audible and addressing the new ruling by NYS Supreme Court that RFK Jr. will not appear on the ballot for President. I read from the ruling and detail why I think this is a significant ruling if upheld, beyond the electoral chances of RFK Jr. himself.Continue reading “Commissioner in a Car: Why RFK Jr was, for now, thrown off the NYS Ballot.”

Today I talk to you from the NYSECA summer Conference, So a little Commissioner from a conference action. I give my first instant reaction to the strength of he Tim Walz pick and the way he will get on the ballot in all 50 states. Enjoy. Subscribe to dustinczarny.com for all content and election newsContinue reading “Commissioner in a Car: Vice Presidential Nominee Tim Walz”

This week I talk about the races on the November ballot, that are not President. We have a ton of races on the ballot this year in Onondaga County and beyond. I preview which races are competitive and you might have choices on this November. Enjoy. Subscribe to dustinczarny.com for all content and election newsContinue reading “Commissioner in a Car: The contested races this November (Besides President)”

This week I talk about the surprise, kind of, decision of President Joe Biden to not run in 2024. Also the surprising consolidation of the Democratic Party around now presumptive nominee Kamala Harris. I also talk about why there is little to no legal peril for this move and the way forward from here. Enjoy.Continue reading “Commissioner in a Car: We have a new presumptive nominee.”

This week’s pod I talk about the RNC and DNC and the roles national conventions have in placing candidates on the Ballot. I also talk about the legitimate reasons why the DNC may be having a virtual role call in early August ahead of their convention. Finally I touch on the shooting this weekend. Enjoy.Continue reading “Commissioner in a Car: National Conventions Explained”

This week I review the post election process that led to the finishing of the hand count today and certifying the 2024 June Primary. I also comment on the ongoing debate on the candidacy of President Joe Biden. Enjoy. Subscribe to dustinczarny.com for all election news and content updates