Dustin Czarny
@dustinczarny.bsky.social
Chair NYSECA Democratic Caucus, Elections Commissioner OCBOE, Local Leadership Council EACgov. #FacesofDemocracy Issue One. Voting Activist & Nerd.
ICYMI: Commissioner in a Car: Election night recap
Audio and visual on my website
dustinczarny.com/2025/11/09/c...
Audio and visual on my website
dustinczarny.com/2025/11/09/c...
Commissioner in a Car: Election night recap
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 nig…
dustinczarny.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:51 PM
ICYMI: Commissioner in a Car: Election night recap
Audio and visual on my website
dustinczarny.com/2025/11/09/c...
Audio and visual on my website
dustinczarny.com/2025/11/09/c...
I did a mini blog post on voter turnout i @OnondagaCounty for 2025. On the surface its not much different than previous odd years, but below the hood we see the key to Democratic victories in 2025. Enthused turnout.
dustinczarny.com/2025/11/11/t...
dustinczarny.com/2025/11/11/t...
The story of Turnout in the 2025 Election
Another story in this election is about turnout. I will do more about this after certification, but going into the last scan we have some numbers on voter stats, specially voter turnout. Best estim…
dustinczarny.com
November 11, 2025 at 12:51 PM
I did a mini blog post on voter turnout i @OnondagaCounty for 2025. On the surface its not much different than previous odd years, but below the hood we see the key to Democratic victories in 2025. Enthused turnout.
dustinczarny.com/2025/11/11/t...
dustinczarny.com/2025/11/11/t...
New Commissioner in a Car is out. Election Night Recap. Find it at dustinczarny.com
November 10, 2025 at 12:51 PM
New Commissioner in a Car is out. Election Night Recap. Find it at dustinczarny.com
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 and tell you whats ahead next week.
youtu.be/TcpZARCArqY?...
youtu.be/TcpZARCArqY?...
Commissioner in a Car: Election night recap
YouTube video by Dustin Czarny
youtu.be
November 9, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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 and tell you whats ahead next week.
youtu.be/TcpZARCArqY?...
youtu.be/TcpZARCArqY?...
Some people are rightly criticizing Democrats for not running everywhere last election. Good news is most of these offices are up again next year. If you are enthused by this last election, find out how to get involved here: dustinczarny.com/2025/11/09/t...
The Time to Get Involved is Now
While the CNY and National GOP want to only blame Trump for their losses (while they run to embrace Stefanik for Governor) they overlook the hard work of the candidates that put themselves in posit…
dustinczarny.com
November 9, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Some people are rightly criticizing Democrats for not running everywhere last election. Good news is most of these offices are up again next year. If you are enthused by this last election, find out how to get involved here: dustinczarny.com/2025/11/09/t...
If you are like me, visuals go a long way. Here are the changes happening in Onondaga County come January 1, 2026 in the Onondaga County Legislature and Onondaga County Town governments.
November 8, 2025 at 12:58 PM
If you are like me, visuals go a long way. Here are the changes happening in Onondaga County come January 1, 2026 in the Onondaga County Legislature and Onondaga County Town governments.
He also said independent voters – a block that has been growing among young voters – likely leaned 3-1 for Democrats.
...
“This is beyond anybody’s expectation or even dreams,” he said.
www.syracuse.com/news/2025/11...
...
“This is beyond anybody’s expectation or even dreams,” he said.
www.syracuse.com/news/2025/11...
Democrats ride blue wave to historic wins in Onondaga County: ‘People want something different’
Political experts said the blue wave was partially a response to President Trump.
www.syracuse.com
November 6, 2025 at 1:01 PM
He also said independent voters – a block that has been growing among young voters – likely leaned 3-1 for Democrats.
...
“This is beyond anybody’s expectation or even dreams,” he said.
www.syracuse.com/news/2025/11...
...
“This is beyond anybody’s expectation or even dreams,” he said.
www.syracuse.com/news/2025/11...
I appeared on the Jim Reath Show to wrap up the election and talk about what is next at the Onondaga County Board of Elections as well as the Democrats historic night.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJvM...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJvM...
The Jim Reith Show UNLEASHED Episode 54 - Election Wrap Up Show
YouTube video by The Jim Reith Show UNLEASHED
www.youtube.com
November 6, 2025 at 12:58 PM
I appeared on the Jim Reath Show to wrap up the election and talk about what is next at the Onondaga County Board of Elections as well as the Democrats historic night.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJvM...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJvM...
"4, 5, and 10 were all targets for us, and almost every year for the Democratic Party, because of the registration of those districts, and finally, they all got over the hump together."
...they didn’t just barely win, they crushed it.
cnycentral.com/news/local/t...
...they didn’t just barely win, they crushed it.
cnycentral.com/news/local/t...
'They didn't just win, they crushed it,' Democrats flip the Onondaga County Legislature
In a stunning political shift, Democrats have claimed victory in every contested seat of the Onondaga County Legislature.
cnycentral.com
November 6, 2025 at 12:49 PM
"4, 5, and 10 were all targets for us, and almost every year for the Democratic Party, because of the registration of those districts, and finally, they all got over the hump together."
...they didn’t just barely win, they crushed it.
cnycentral.com/news/local/t...
...they didn’t just barely win, they crushed it.
cnycentral.com/news/local/t...
Good morning America...our strong multicultural Democracy still exists and in fact theives. Stand in the way of it at your political peril.
November 5, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Good morning America...our strong multicultural Democracy still exists and in fact theives. Stand in the way of it at your political peril.
Its late and I will have a more clear thought in the morning but there are seismic shifts happening in towns all across Onondaga County. Thank you to the election heroes who stayed late tonight and got up early this morning to make our Democracy happen.
November 5, 2025 at 5:52 AM
Its late and I will have a more clear thought in the morning but there are seismic shifts happening in towns all across Onondaga County. Thank you to the election heroes who stayed late tonight and got up early this morning to make our Democracy happen.
Welcome to Election Day. Polls are open from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. You can check your voter registration and find your polling place at onvote.net. Or call the Board of Elections at 315-435 vote. Go out and make your voice heard.
November 4, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Welcome to Election Day. Polls are open from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. You can check your voter registration and find your polling place at onvote.net. Or call the Board of Elections at 315-435 vote. Go out and make your voice heard.
"Voting yes on that ballot will do two things: It will move the Onondaga County Legislature from a two-year term to a four-year term starting in 2026and then it will also put a 12-year term limit," explained Czarny.
cnycentral.com/news/local/o...
cnycentral.com/news/local/o...
Onondaga County voters to decide on term limits for legislators
Voters in Onondaga County will have the opportunity to decide on "Proposition One," a measure that could change the terms and impose limits on county legislator
cnycentral.com
November 4, 2025 at 12:42 AM
"Voting yes on that ballot will do two things: It will move the Onondaga County Legislature from a two-year term to a four-year term starting in 2026and then it will also put a 12-year term limit," explained Czarny.
cnycentral.com/news/local/o...
cnycentral.com/news/local/o...
The total is a 41% increase over the previous record for a local election year set in 2023, said Dustin Czarny, the county’s Democratic election’s commissioner.
www.syracuse.com/politics/cny...
www.syracuse.com/politics/cny...
Election 2025: Onondaga County breaks its record for early voting in local elections
Voters shatter records for early voting and the highest turnout in a single day as early voting comes to an end. Election Day is Tuesday.
www.syracuse.com
November 3, 2025 at 3:20 PM
The total is a 41% increase over the previous record for a local election year set in 2023, said Dustin Czarny, the county’s Democratic election’s commissioner.
www.syracuse.com/politics/cny...
www.syracuse.com/politics/cny...
Early in person voting is over but you still have two opportunities to cast your ballot
1.) You can apply for an in person Early Vote by Mail on Monday ONLY. Apply in person or send an agent with an application signed by you authorizing someone to pick up your ballot to Onondaga County BOE
1.) You can apply for an in person Early Vote by Mail on Monday ONLY. Apply in person or send an agent with an application signed by you authorizing someone to pick up your ballot to Onondaga County BOE
November 3, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Early in person voting is over but you still have two opportunities to cast your ballot
1.) You can apply for an in person Early Vote by Mail on Monday ONLY. Apply in person or send an agent with an application signed by you authorizing someone to pick up your ballot to Onondaga County BOE
1.) You can apply for an in person Early Vote by Mail on Monday ONLY. Apply in person or send an agent with an application signed by you authorizing someone to pick up your ballot to Onondaga County BOE
“They like the convenience of it,” he said. “We've kept basically the same sites for the last four years. So they know where the sites are, they know what the hours are, and campaigns are getting used to pushing their voters to early voting.”
www.wrvo.org/2025-11-02/e...
www.wrvo.org/2025-11-02/e...
Early voting sets record for local election in Onondaga County
Just over 17,000 people voted early in Onondaga County, a 41% increase over the last local election in 2023.
www.wrvo.org
November 3, 2025 at 11:45 AM
“They like the convenience of it,” he said. “We've kept basically the same sites for the last four years. So they know where the sites are, they know what the hours are, and campaigns are getting used to pushing their voters to early voting.”
www.wrvo.org/2025-11-02/e...
www.wrvo.org/2025-11-02/e...
ICYMI: Commissioner in a car: How’s the early voting going?
Audio and visual on my website at
dustinczarny.com/2025/10/30/c...
Audio and visual on my website at
dustinczarny.com/2025/10/30/c...
Commissioner in a car: How’s the early voting going?
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 det…
dustinczarny.com
November 1, 2025 at 10:24 PM
ICYMI: Commissioner in a car: How’s the early voting going?
Audio and visual on my website at
dustinczarny.com/2025/10/30/c...
Audio and visual on my website at
dustinczarny.com/2025/10/30/c...
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.
youtu.be/EE-dNlCEXnM?...
youtu.be/EE-dNlCEXnM?...
Commissioner in a car: How's the early voting going?
YouTube video by Dustin Czarny
youtu.be
October 31, 2025 at 12:14 AM
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.
youtu.be/EE-dNlCEXnM?...
youtu.be/EE-dNlCEXnM?...
There are candidates out there fighting for your vote right now...today. You have 4 days of EV and Election Day to be part of the solution. You can make a difference. It's in your hands my friends.
Go to onvote.net to see where you can vote.
Go to onvote.net to see where you can vote.
Onvote.Ongov.net
onvote.net
October 30, 2025 at 12:07 PM
There are candidates out there fighting for your vote right now...today. You have 4 days of EV and Election Day to be part of the solution. You can make a difference. It's in your hands my friends.
Go to onvote.net to see where you can vote.
Go to onvote.net to see where you can vote.
As we enter day 5 of #earlyvoting lets look at the day 5 totals for the last 3 local year elections.
2019 4443
2021 4471
2023 6213
We already have 6771 votes in just 4 days in 2025. Day 5 is on deck and polls are open noon to 8pm. Go to onvote.net to get more information.
2019 4443
2021 4471
2023 6213
We already have 6771 votes in just 4 days in 2025. Day 5 is on deck and polls are open noon to 8pm. Go to onvote.net to get more information.
Onvote.Ongov.net
onvote.net
October 29, 2025 at 12:45 PM
As we enter day 5 of #earlyvoting lets look at the day 5 totals for the last 3 local year elections.
2019 4443
2021 4471
2023 6213
We already have 6771 votes in just 4 days in 2025. Day 5 is on deck and polls are open noon to 8pm. Go to onvote.net to get more information.
2019 4443
2021 4471
2023 6213
We already have 6771 votes in just 4 days in 2025. Day 5 is on deck and polls are open noon to 8pm. Go to onvote.net to get more information.
It must be said that these are not independent candidates for the most part," he said. "Most of these candidates appear on a major party line. And because of our unique system of fusion voting in New York, it allows their name to appear multiple times.”
www.waer.org/news/2025-10...
www.waer.org/news/2025-10...
Together We Can. Neighbors Helping Neighbors. Community First. Why so many independent parties?
There are 17 parties scattered on Onondaga County ballots, and most are specific to a community.
www.waer.org
October 29, 2025 at 12:24 PM
It must be said that these are not independent candidates for the most part," he said. "Most of these candidates appear on a major party line. And because of our unique system of fusion voting in New York, it allows their name to appear multiple times.”
www.waer.org/news/2025-10...
www.waer.org/news/2025-10...
By the time polls closed Monday, 5,018 people had voted at the 10 polling sites in the county, topping the record of 4,025 for the same period in 2023, said Dustin Czarny, the county’s Democratic elections commissioner.
www.syracuse.com/politics/cny...
www.syracuse.com/politics/cny...
Election 2025: Early voting turnout on record pace for local elections in Onondaga County
More than 5,000 cast early votes at polling sites over 3 days in Syracuse, Onondaga County.
www.syracuse.com
October 28, 2025 at 6:52 PM
By the time polls closed Monday, 5,018 people had voted at the 10 polling sites in the county, topping the record of 4,025 for the same period in 2023, said Dustin Czarny, the county’s Democratic elections commissioner.
www.syracuse.com/politics/cny...
www.syracuse.com/politics/cny...
“Over the next five-10 years, I wouldn’t say cost savings is the main reason to do this,” he said. “We’re already opening up polling places for judicial candidates and city candidates in those odd years until those eventually get moved.”
spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/central-...
spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/central-...
Off-year elections aren't going anywhere yet in N.Y.
A more thorough scrubbing of off-year elections from the calendar is at least a constitutional amendment away.
spectrumlocalnews.com
October 28, 2025 at 11:15 AM
“Over the next five-10 years, I wouldn’t say cost savings is the main reason to do this,” he said. “We’re already opening up polling places for judicial candidates and city candidates in those odd years until those eventually get moved.”
spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/central-...
spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/central-...
"In total, 1,898 voters turned out across the county’s 10 early voting sites, Czarny reported. That’s 19% higher than the first day of early voting in 2023, the last year voters went to the polls to pick local leaders.
www.syracuse.com/politics/cny...
www.syracuse.com/politics/cny...
Early voting 2025: Nearly 2,000 turn out for first day of voting for Syracuse, Onondaga County elections
Democrats have cast the most ballots so far, with 988 showing up in person on day one.
www.syracuse.com
October 26, 2025 at 6:18 PM
"In total, 1,898 voters turned out across the county’s 10 early voting sites, Czarny reported. That’s 19% higher than the first day of early voting in 2023, the last year voters went to the polls to pick local leaders.
www.syracuse.com/politics/cny...
www.syracuse.com/politics/cny...
I release all my video content in podcast form on Spotify and other podcast players. You can listen to my latest commissioner in a car talking about Golden Day, the first day of early voting and many other important dates. Find it at the following link:
open.spotify.com/episode/6hC1...
open.spotify.com/episode/6hC1...
Commissioner in a Car: Golden Day is coming
Spotify video
open.spotify.com
October 25, 2025 at 3:51 PM
I release all my video content in podcast form on Spotify and other podcast players. You can listen to my latest commissioner in a car talking about Golden Day, the first day of early voting and many other important dates. Find it at the following link:
open.spotify.com/episode/6hC1...
open.spotify.com/episode/6hC1...