Dustin Czarny
@dustinczarny.bsky.social
Chair NYSECA Democratic Caucus, Elections Commissioner OCBOE, Local Leadership Council EACgov. #FacesofDemocracy Issue One. Voting Activist & Nerd.
I was happy to participate in the 17th Ward Democratic Committee podcast series talking about how to get on the ballot. Check it out.
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How To Run For Office: Getting On The Ballot in NY
YouTube video by Syracuse 17th Ward Democrats
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November 24, 2025 at 8:48 PM
I was happy to participate in the 17th Ward Democratic Committee podcast series talking about how to get on the ballot. Check it out.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQCX...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQCX...
New Commissioner in a 🚗 is out. I talk about what voter history tells us about 2025. Find it all at dustinczarny.com.
November 24, 2025 at 12:55 PM
New Commissioner in a 🚗 is out. I talk about what voter history tells us about 2025. Find it all at dustinczarny.com.
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 2025.
youtu.be/6NDcWb1T0LM
youtu.be/6NDcWb1T0LM
Commissioner in a Car: What does voter history tell us about 2025?
YouTube video by Dustin Czarny
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November 23, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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 2025.
youtu.be/6NDcWb1T0LM
youtu.be/6NDcWb1T0LM
Voter History is done at the @OCBOE. I did a miniblog post about some quick takeaways about what set 2025 apart as well as what made it similar to other local years.
dustinczarny.com/2025/11/19/2...
dustinczarny.com/2025/11/19/2...
2025 General Election Turnout
Turnout History Comparisons We are in the middle of certification of the 2025 General Election, but we have finished our voter history. I thought I would do a mini blog with some surprising f…
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November 19, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Voter History is done at the @OCBOE. I did a miniblog post about some quick takeaways about what set 2025 apart as well as what made it similar to other local years.
dustinczarny.com/2025/11/19/2...
dustinczarny.com/2025/11/19/2...
ICYMI: Commissioner in a 🚗
The #votebymail has been counted so what's next?
Audio and visual on my website
dustinczarny.com
The #votebymail has been counted so what's next?
Audio and visual on my website
dustinczarny.com
November 18, 2025 at 8:45 PM
ICYMI: Commissioner in a 🚗
The #votebymail has been counted so what's next?
Audio and visual on my website
dustinczarny.com
The #votebymail has been counted so what's next?
Audio and visual on my website
dustinczarny.com
New Commissioner in a Car is out
#votebymail ballots counted, now what's next?
Find it at
dustinczarny.com
#votebymail ballots counted, now what's next?
Find it at
dustinczarny.com
November 17, 2025 at 6:01 PM
New Commissioner in a Car is out
#votebymail ballots counted, now what's next?
Find it at
dustinczarny.com
#votebymail ballots counted, now what's next?
Find it at
dustinczarny.com
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. Enjoy.
youtu.be/4D6Scg60W-Y
youtu.be/4D6Scg60W-Y
Commissioner in a Car: The #Votebymail has been counted so what's next?
YouTube video by Dustin Czarny
youtu.be
November 16, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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. Enjoy.
youtu.be/4D6Scg60W-Y
youtu.be/4D6Scg60W-Y
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.
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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.
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“This is beyond anybody’s expectation or even dreams,” he said.
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“This is beyond anybody’s expectation or even dreams,” he said.
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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.
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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.
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“This is beyond anybody’s expectation or even dreams,” he said.
www.syracuse.com/news/2025/11...
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“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...
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The Jim Reith Show UNLEASHED Episode 54 - Election Wrap Up Show
YouTube video by The Jim Reith Show UNLEASHED
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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.
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...they didn’t just barely win, they crushed it.
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'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.
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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.”
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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?...