Category Archives: Commissioner in a Car

This week I talk about the budget process in New York as we await one house budgets from the Assembly and NY Senate, and what might await local boards of elections in those bills. I also talk about the upcoming village elections on March 19th in Fayetteville, Minoa, Marcellus, Baldwinsville, and Fabius. Enjoy. Subscribe toContinue reading “Commissioner in a Car: One house budgets, Senate Elections Committee, and Village Elections oh my.”

On this week’s Commissioner in a Car I talk about the village elections happening on march 19th. Onondaga County will see 5 villages run elections this March, 3 run by the OCBOE and 2 run by village clerks. Go to the village election page at onvote.net for more information. Subscribe to dustinczarny.com for all contentContinue reading “Commissioner in a Car: All you need to know about Village Elections”

This week I talk about the start of designating petitions today. However because the congressional lines have not been signed into law, Congressional candidates can not walk yet. I also talk about the process now that the congressional lines were struck down by the legislature and what the new lines mean, and when they mightContinue reading “Commissioner in a Car: Petitions start, but not for Congress”

I talk about the state of NY Congressional redistricting now that the New York State Independent Redistricting Commission submitted bi partisan maps on February 15th. I do a bit of a history lesson going back to 2010 on how we got here and the paths forward for the NYS legislature. I also address the sillyContinue reading “Commissioner in a Car: Everything we know about NY redistricting as of right now.”

This week I talk about the party enrollment deadline that is today, Valentine’s Day, or as I call it Fall in Love with Your Party Day. We must receive your enrollment change by midnight tonight. Online Voter registration is available at onvote.net. I also talk about the imminent release of new congressional maps and whatContinue reading “Commissioner in a Car: Happy Fall in Love with Your Party Day”

Today I talk about the Presidential Primary in New York April 2nd and why it might turn into a zombie primary on both sides. I also talk about testifying in Albany yesterday in the budget. Lastly an brief reaction to Onondaga County spending 100k on a lawsuit about the election alignment bill. Enjoy. Subscribe toContinue reading “Commissioner in a Car: Yes New York, we will have a Presidential Primary.”

The villages of Baldwinsville, Fayetteville, and Liverpool may have ballot propositions to move their elections to November. I talk about how this is playing out, and the reasons behind it. I also talk about the Presidential Primary April 2nd in New York and where it stands. Subscribe to dustinczarny.com for all content and eleciton newsContinue reading “Commissioner in a Car: Village Elections on the move…maybe”

Today I talk about the intricacies’ of the April 2nd New York Presidential Primary. There are possibilities it won’t happen, but not likely. I talk about the importance of the February 6th drop off dates and how tonight’s NH primary might play a role. Subscribe to dustinczarny.com for all content and election news updates.

This week I come from hotel in DC as I wrap up the Local Leadership Council annual meeting for the U.S. Election Assistance Commission. I detail what the LLC is and how it is helping Election Administrators throughout the country. Enjoy. Subscribe to dustinczarny.com for all elections news and content updates

Today I talk about the Election Alignment (Even Year) bill that was signed into law on Friday. I cover what is moving, what is not moving (yet), and when they will move. If you want to know how this bill will transform local elections starting in 2025 and running until 2023 and beyond, check itContinue reading “Commissioner in a Car: Everything you need to know about the even year/election Alignment bill.”