Dustin M Czarny

Commissioner in a Car

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A weekly discussion around elections in Onondaga County and New York State. Hosted by NYS Elections Commissioner Democratic Caucus Chair and Onondaga County Elections Commissioner (D) Dustin M. Czarny.

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Jul 1, 2026

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Episodes

Virtual Town Hall with Gail Tosh 25.09.2020

This week we sit down with Gail Tosh candidate for the 120th Assembly District. We talk about her race in a mostlyu gop district and why she believes she is the best candidate for the job.

Commissioner in a Car: Lets get registered edition. 21.09.2020

Voter registration deadline in NY is October 9, 2020. Tomorrow is National Voter Registration day.. you also still have time to apply for an absentee as ballots are in the mail. Go to onvote.net to check your registration polling place absentee ballot status and apply today

Zoom with Czarny: SCOTUS Sunday with Thomas Keck 20.09.2020

Emergency podcast!  In light of SCOTUS Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's passing on Friday and the fall out from Mitch McConnell's intent to replace her before the end of the year, perhaps before the end of this election, I asked Thomas Keck a noted constitutional scholar and political science professor from SU to join me for a discussion on the history of SCOTUS, RBG's legacy, and what may come...

Virtual Town Hall with Al Stirpe AD 127 18.09.2020

This week's Zoom with Czarny we had another Virtual Town Hall wiht Al Stirpe AD 127 Representative.  We talk about what it has been like serving a district that was for the longest time plurality GOP and his accomplishments over the last few years as well as what he hopes to accomplish in the future.

Commissioner in a car: The ballots are coming edition. 14.09.2020

Absentee ballots will go put Friday. Postcards hit last week. All you need to know about absentee balloting. Go to onvote.net to apply for absentee inspector or check your registration.

Virtual Town hall with Dia Carabajal AD 126 11.09.2020

Today I sit down with Dia for Assembly and talk about here quest to flip Assembly District 126 which encompasses the south west portion of Onondaga County as well as Auburn and parts of Cayuga and Cortland county.  You can also view on https://www.facebook.com/dustinmczarny

Commissioner in a Car: Now it gets real edition 08.09.2020

Talking about the informational mailer and absentee portal launched this week across NY State. Go to onvote.net to apply to vote absentee, register, or become a poll worker.

Zoom with Czarny Greater Syracuse Labor Council President Mark Spadafore 05.09.2020

Today I have the pelasure of sitting down with Greater Syracuse Labor Council President DirectorMark Spadafor e. We talk about how GSLC is operating, its history, how it interacts with political candidates, and how COVID is impacting the labor community.  Check it out here or on video version at https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=638614396796045&extid=s2iO5keBdq6BLUZv

Commissioner in a Car: The Mail Never stops edition 31.08.2020

Information in our meeting with N Syracuse Post Office and everything you need to know about Governors Executive orders on Absentees and informational mailing. Goto onvote.net to apply for absentee, become a poll watcher, learn about early voting or election day information.

State Board Commissioners Douglas Kellner and Andrew Spano 28.08.2020

In this week's Zoom with Czarny I sit down with the Democratic State Board of Elections Commissioners Douglas Kellner & Andrew Spano.  We talk about the intricacies of our Bi-Partisan Elections Board as well as all the changes happening   Go to onvote.net to get your absentee ballot, check your registration, and find out Early Voting information. Video versions can always be fou...

Commissioner in a car: How I stopped worrying and learned to love absentee ballots edition. 24.08.2020

In today's Commissioner in a Car I talk everything absentee in New York. How you can apply, when, and who is eligible.. Go to onvote.net to apply for ballots, register to vote, or become a poll inspector today.

Virtual Town Hall With Julie Cerio and Christie DeJoseph Family Court Judge Candidates 21.08.2020

This week's Zoom with Czarny we talk to Julie Cerio for Family Court Judge and DeJoseph for Family Court Democrats running for Onondaga County Family Court Judge.  We talk about their roots and Syracuse and Onondaga County and their desire to help families. Video can be found at https://www.facebook.com/dustinmczarny

Commissioner in a car: You have got mail...delays .... edition. 17.08.2020

This weeks Commissioner ina Car I talk about the problems with USPS and update you on absentee voting status in NY as well as the need for inspectors. Apply for inspectors or absentees at onvote.net

My Testimony in front of NYS legislature 08/11/20 13.08.2020

I appeared via Zoom to testify at the New York State Senate and @New York State Assembly Majority joint Committee on Elections to testify about administering the June 2020 primary during the COVID pandemic. I also point out lessons we learned and what needs to be done for the November Presidential election. The full testimony for the entire hearing can be found here: https://nyassembly.gov/av/hear...

Commissioner in a Car: The primary without end. 10.08.2020

84 days till Election Day I explain the recent decision to open up the June primary to count more absentees. Also the status of absentee legislation on the Governors Desk. Go to onvote.net to become an inspector register to vote or apply for an absentee.

Virtual Town Hall with NYS Senator Rachel May 07.08.2020

In today's Episode of Zoom with Czarny we continue our town hall series with NYS Senator for the 53rd district Rachel May.  Senator May talks about her legislative accomplishment including the anti-fracking bills, Steam School support, And boozy Ice cream. Video version found here:   https://www.facebook.com/dustinmczarny/videos/1595795607251459/?modal=admin_todo_tour

Commissioner in a Car: The difference between mail in voting and absentee voting and why the critic 03.08.2020

I try to do a quick explainer on the differences between Mail in voting and absentees and what is not different.

Sean Morales-Doyle of Brennan Center for Justice 31.07.2020

In this week's episode I talk to Sean Morales-Doyle of the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU Law . This well timed interview discusses his work on #AVR , The Florida Felon re-enfranchisement project, and yes, the President's tweets about delaying the election and mail in balloting. Follow Brennan Center's work at https://www.brennancenter.org/

Commissioner in a Car: No car but absentee ballots a plenty edition. 28.07.2020

Today I talk about the new changes in NYS legislation for absentee voting. Go to onvote.com to apply today.

Virtual Town Hall with Shadia Tadros and Felecia Pitts Davis Syracuse City Court Democratic Nominees 25.07.2020

This week's Zoom with Czarny we have a virtual Town Hall with Shadia Tadros for City Court Judge & Friends of Felicia for Judge Democratic nominees for Syracuse City Court

Commissioner in a Car: We Want You edition 23.07.2020

In today's Commissioner in a car we talk about the need for Election Inspectors at Onondaga County Board of Elections. Apply to be an inspector at onvote.net

Virtual Town Hall with Dana Balter 16.07.2020

In this week's Zoom with Czarny we do our first of Virtual Town Hall's with candidates on the ballot.  Fresh off her huge primary win is Dana Balter the Democratic Nominee for #NY24 Congressional district.  She talks about how she is going to win her rematch against John Katko and the vast differences in their stances on various policies.  You can follow her at electdanabalter.com

Commissioner in a Car: Its certified edition 14.07.2020

Today I talk about the certification of the June 2020 primary and preview Thursday's Virtual Town Hall with Dana Balter. Go to onvote.net to learn more election information and become a poll inspector.

Jennifer Wilson of the New York League of Women Voters 10.07.2020

I sit down with the Deputy Director of the New York State League of Women Voters Jennifer Wilson.  We discuss the massive changes to the electoral system in New York over the last 2 years and the disruption COVID has had on the primaries.  We also look forward to the summer legislative session and what changes could be on the horizon.  

Co-Chair Of the National Council of State Legislators Redistricting Committee Jeff Wice 05.07.2020

Today I sit down with Jeff Wice, Elections, census & redistricting lawyer; Co-Chair National Counsel of State Legislators Elections/Redistricting Ctte; Adj. Professor NY Law School and Administrator of NY Election News.  We talk about redistricting history in NY State as well as the fight for independent redistricting commissioners throughout the country and in Onondaga County

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