This week I preview village elections. Why some villages have elections in March, June or November and why sometimes the Onondaga County Board of Elections doesn't run these elections. Check it out along with the answer to last week's trivia question! Enjoy.
This week's episode I look ahead to the expected races in the 2026 General Election for Onondaga County. I detail how the even year bill will move county legislature and some town races next year. I also highlight some races that I think are pretty important to watch. Also this week's trivia question: What is the average age of the Onondaga County voter. Answer coming next week or in my next #weeklywonk. Enjoy.
This week I go over mtop stories for 2025. These stoies focus on stories imortant to myself and ones I think the voters of Onondaga County care about. They are:1.) Mayor-Elect Sharon Owens victories.2.) Onondaga County Legislature Democrats take over of the Onondaga County Legislature 3.) The Blue wave washing giving Onondaga County Democratic Committee victories4.) The despeartion of local GOP tactics5.) The bounce back of the Onondaga County Board of Elections.Enjoy and let me know what you think the top stories are.
In this week's episode I talk about how we record write-ins at the Onondaga County Board of Elections. I talk about why some write ins are invalid and some of the limitations of NY Election Law. I recap a bit about my travel to the Cybersecurity summit as well as my last #weeklywonk and activity at the BOE. Enjoy.
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. Check it out and enjoy!
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.