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Today was the last day to file independent nominating petitions in Onondaga County and New York State. We had filings for US President, United States Senate, NY Congressional district 22, Assembly District 127, and Village of Fayetteville. I go over the candidates and some surprising wrinkles. Enjoy.

This week I sit down with Tom Speaker of Re-invent Albany. This good government group is focused on transparency in Albany as well as campaign finance and election administration. As legislative director we talk about Tom's work to move Albany into the light. Enjoy.

In a special Monday edition I talk about the annual school district elections happening tomorrow. Every school district will be running an election on Tuesday May 21, 2024, except the City of Syracuse which holds them in odd years in November. BOEs don't run the elections for school districts so contact the school districts for further information. Enjoy.

This week I sit down with Ben Weinberg of Citizens Union. We talk about the move to have elections for many offices on even years. A recently introduced amendment will move cities and judges around 2030. We will talk about the implications and next steps.

In this week's Commission in the car I talk about the new pieces of litigation that dropped over last week regarding absentee ballots and the legislation I am hoping Albany will pass before the end of session I also talk about absentees b3ing sent out for th3 Jine primary. Enjoy.

In this week's Zoom with Czarny I visit with our resident SCOTUS expert, Syracuse University Professor Tom Keck. We talk about the rulings we have gotten, the arguments we have heard, and the rulings to come later in June. Enjoy.