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Commissioner in a Car

Commissioner in a Car

By: Dustin M Czarny
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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.Dustin M Czarny Political Science Politics & Government
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  • Commissioner in a Car: Conventions and Desisignations

    Commissioner in a Car: Conventions and Desisignations
    Feb 18 2026

    In this week's episode I explain the difference between State Conventions and County Designations. The state has direct ballot access while county designees still have to get petitions. This is the first step in determining the ballot each year so I take some time to go over it. Enjoy.
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    21 mins
  • My Testimony to the NYS Legislature Local Government Budget hearing (2/11/26)

    My Testimony to the NYS Legislature Local Government Budget hearing (2/11/26)
    Feb 15 2026

    Each year as Democratic Caucus Chair I travel to Albany to give oral testimony on the Governor's proposed executive budget. NYSECA is asking for $35 million for aid to locality funding to support county Board of Elections.

    Find the full 10 hour day of testimony here:

    https://www.nysenate.gov/calendar/public-hearings/february-11-2026/joint-legislative-public-hearing-2026-executive-budget

    Find my written testimony here:

    https://dustinczarny.com/2026/02/15/my-testimony-to-the-nys-legislature-local-government-budget-hearing-2-11-26/
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    42 mins
  • Commissioner in a Car: Fall in Love with Your Party Day.

    Commissioner in a Car: Fall in Love with Your Party Day.
    Feb 8 2026

    On this week's episode I talk about the February 14th party change deadline in New York. it falls on Valentine's Day every year and that is why I call it "Fall in Love with Your Party Day", I dive into why this 4.5 month sequester is actually much better than the past and what it means for petitions and primaries.
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    23 mins
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