Commissioner in a Car

I was a panelist at the Cyber Security Summit hosted by the Brennan Center and Common Cause NY and the Center for Long term Cybersecurity at the NYC Bar Association on December 11, 2025. My panel focused on specific ways County Board of Elections are looking to protect our elections as well as the challenges we face. Enjoy. See the whole summit here: https://www.youtube.com/live/CUKfxKxCuGs

In this week's episode I detail what goes into a manual recount, the results of this week's close contests, and why I think this law is a good thing, but how we can improve it. As always I detail about what is going on at the Onondaga County Board of elections as well.

In this week's Commissioner in a Car I talk about what method Onondaga County voters chose to cast their vote this last November. I also detail what the Onondaga County Board of Elections did last week to certify the election. i also talk about how we have to break certification for the hand counts and to finish write ins this next week. Enjoy.

In this week's episode I talk about how we finished canvassing write ins and affidavits at the Onondaga County Board of Elections. I also talk about what voter history tells us about 2025. Finally I talk about what is to come next week and beyond to finally wrap up the 2025 election.

In this week's episode I talk about how the Onondaga County Board of Elections finished our vote by Mail and Affidavit counting this week. I touch on why we are still counting 10 days after election Day. I also talk about what's next including write in canvassing and manual recounts. Enjoy.

While the narrative is all about the anti-trump wave, the reality is candidates are the ones who put us here. This is why Democrats did so well in Onondaga County this last Tuesday. I recap the night ad tell you whats ahead next week.

Polls are open 6am to 9pm Tuesday November 4, 2025 for the 2025 General Election. I talk about how to find out where to vote, what to do if you still have a vote by mail ballot (mail it in!), court orders, and when results will come out. Call 315 435 VOTE if you have any questions or visit onvote.net for more information.

In today's Commissioner in a Car I talk about the stats of #EarlyVoting in Onondaga County over the first 6 days. Who is turning out? Which site are they going to? I also give you all the details to participate over the next few days. Get more info at onvote.net

Saturday marks the Golden Day for the 2025 General Electio Season. First Day to  #earlyVote , Last day to  #registertovote , and last day to request a  #votebymail  ballot and have it delivered to you before  #Electionday . You can request  #votebyamail  ballots and register to vote at  onvote.net  by midnight October 25, 2025. You can also find your  #earlyvoting  and  #eectionday  sites there. C...

This week I change locations and come to you from my home office so i can show you hot to vote by mail. I go over the differences between Early Vote by Mail and Absentee voting as well as how to apply both by mail and online at onvote.net. 20 days left till election day so check it out!

It has been a couple weeks because I have been traveling. I update you on all my adventures with the alphabet traveling to fort Lauderdale and Washington DC for three different events. And I talk about all the ballots that have been sent out you UOCAVA, vote by mail, and sample ballots. Enjoy

Today is National Voter Registration Day! This week I leave the car and come to you from my office. I show you how to register to check your registration and how to register to vote at onvote.net. Enjoy.

55 days until election day 2025! This week's episode I talk about the Even Year Election Law having its last day in court at the NYS Appeals Court. I briefly explain how we got here, why it is the last stop, and what some of the arguments are. I even give an example from our own county on how transformative this law will be. Enjoy.

In this week's episode I talk about how we are finally in the general Election season, and overview how we got here. I also list some important dates coming up for General Election 2025, recap the NYSECA Summer Conference, and touch on touch on Trump's threat of an EO on Voter ID as well as guidance issued today making it harder for ew citizens to register to vote. Enjoy.

In this week's episode I once again have to talk about national politics since President trump made an egregious threat to mail voting throughout the country. I talk about why i believe any pending EO is DOA, as well combat some of the lies spread by the President regarding mail voting. Enjoy.

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.

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.

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 in America despite dark times.

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. See less

I do a quick recap of where Early voting stands. Then I talk about the N. Syracuse Village election and the unique issues we are trying to overcome. Check it out.

This week I preview the Early Voting period for the June primary that starts this Saturday. Find out who, where, and when you can vote early for this primary. To get all your EV and voting information visit Onondaga County Board of Elections at onvote.net.

The Town of Lysander is holding a special election on June 9th from noon to 9pm asking the question whether their Town Highway Superintendent should be elected or not. I go over why special elections are called and who runs them in this episode. Enjoy.

This week I talk about the close of independent nominating petitions on Tuesday May 27, 2025. 22 petitions and 36 candidates filed for spots on the general Election ballot. Tune in to find out who filed, why, and what the process is going forward.

This week I talk about all the stuff going on at the Onondaga County Board of Elections . School District elections on Tuesday. Vote BY mail ballots for the June 24th primary hitting the doors. Mail checks to every voter going out last week. Check it out and Enjoy.

This week I talk about the 5-0 bi partisan unanimous ruling by the 4th department on the Even Year Election Legislation (EYEL). The EYEL will transform NY elections and I talk about the final steps in the litigation as well how things will transform between now and 2030. I also touch on Van Robinson, a Syracuse legend that had is life celebration today. Enjoy.