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Welcome to the League of Women Voters, Tompkins County, New York. The League of Women Voters is a non-partisan organization committed to defending democracy and empowering voters by bringing you the most up to date information available on National, State, and Local Elections and on Issues of Concern to voters.
People of all genders who are 16 years or older are welcome as members of the League of Women Voters (known informally as the League of Wise Voters).
As a nonpartisan political organization, the League of Women Voters never supports or opposes a political candidate or political party.
However, the League does act on issues chosen by the membership for study and action, and it may support or oppose specific governmental policies and ballot items. It encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.
VOTER OUTREACH
The League is well-known for promoting informed voting.
LWVTC’s Voter Services Committee provides impartial information on ballot measures and educational meetings on issues of public concern. Help register voters, assist with candidate forums and collect and manage Vote411.org’s Voter’s Guide information. Interested? contact us at: LWVtompkins.info@gmail.com
ADVOCACY
All Tompkins County League members are invited to also take action with our other committees:
Health Care
Natural Resources
Observer Corps
Students Inside Albany
=> LWVTC welcomes additional specific-interest committees developed by individual members
For more about how you can participate, contact us at: LWVtompkins.info@gmail.com
POSITIONS on STATE and NATIONAL ISSUES
The League of Women Voters takes positions on local, state, and national issues only after members have studied and reached agreement on them. Current Position Studies: Ranked Choice Voting, Voting Systems Approval Process Study, Federal Judiciary Study
The League believes everyone should play an active part in government and vote in all elections, whether Local, State, or National. Civic Engagement in local community affairs is of great importance. Involvement in our local government benefits all of us, whatever our political persuasion.
Our Democracy depends on it.
LOCAL STUDENTS CHOSEN TO ATTEND STUDENTS INSIDE ALBANY PROGRAM
Monday, May 18, 2026
1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Coffee and Talk
Stop by to learn more about the LWV!
Sunset Grille 823 Danby Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850
Upcoming Elections
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 School Board Elections. Polls are open from 12 – 9pm.
Residents of Ithaca, Dryden, Groton, Lansing, Newfield, and Trumansburg will have the opportunity to vote for their School Boards’ candidates and propositions. Please review your school’s website for details on candidates and any propositions, as well as the School Board contacts listed on the Tompkins County Board of Elections’ website (also linked below). Helpful links are below:
2026 Ithaca School Board Elections
2026 Dryden Central School District
2026 Groton Central School District
2026 Lansing School Board Elections
2026 Newfield School Board Elections
2026 Trumansburg School Board of Education
Tompkins County Board of Elections_Please Scroll Down for School Board Contacts
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 Primary Election
Last day to change party enrollment for voting in this primary election was February 14, 2026.
Registration deadline for the Primary Election: application must be received by the Board of Elections on or before Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Tuesday, November 3, 2026 General Election
Registration deadline for the General Election: application must be received by the
Board of Elections on or before
Saturday, October 24, 2026.
Why not take a few minutes to register to vote here?
=> use Vote411.org to find your personalized voting information.
The SAVE act THREATENS your Right to Vote
Take ACTION Now
Call your Senators and Tell Them to Vote NO
READ OUR March 28, 2025 LETTER TO REPRESENTATIVE JOSH RILEY
ABOUT THE SAVE ACT – FROM ALL SIX NY DISTRICT 19 LEAGUES
VOTE411’s Voters’ Guide is a national, non-partisan resource that provides a “one-stop shop” for election related information that helps citizens prepare to vote.
A week to ten days before each election, voters can go to WWW.VOTE411.ORG and simply enter their home address to learn which elections are being held within their specific districts, and the names and political parties of each candidate. Additional information about candidates, including the positions they are running for, their backgrounds and, if they have chosen to respond, answers to questions sent by the League on their priorities and issues of concern to voters. Links to voter registration resources and polling place locations are also available.
Your Election Bill of Rights
What EVERY Voter should know
It is important that every voter knows their voting rights and understands what they should do if they meet barriers to voting or are told they can not vote. Go to the above link to get the information you need whether you are voting by mail, early, or on Election Day. And remember if you are told you are not registered but you think you are, you may submit a provisional ballot so that you can prove your registration after voting. Whatever your political views, all Citizens have the right to vote once they are 18 years old.
Stay Up-to-Date . . .
– Track Current Legislative Activity in Albany
– NY State League Advocacy, Issues, and Events
Take Action . . .
– READ THE CITIZEN LOBBYIST – Making Your Voice Heard: How you can influence government decisions
– Urge Congress to act on issues including Federal Immigration Enforcement & Protecting Equal Voting Rights
– Learn about Women’s INequality Day
YOU’VE CAST YOUR VOTE – SO NOW WHAT?
– You can do much more to defend the issues that matter most, even after you’ve submitted your ballot.
=> Here’s How
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
National Voter Registration Day Releases Statement Renouncing Political Violence
LWV Unite and Rise 8.5: An Initiative to Defend Democracy
Unite & Rise 8.5 aims to build a movement of 8.5 million individuals to unite and rise up against the anti-democratic actions of this administration.
League of Women Voters US CEO Celina Stewart speaking at the Light for Our Democracy rally in March 2025
Urge Your Members of Congress to Support the John R. Lewis National Voting Rights Advancement Act
Equality — and our democracy — cannot wait.
Meet our National League’s CEO
Celina Stewart
About the League of Women Voters, Tompkins County
LWVTC on Facebook
LWV Tompkins County – Bulletin News Event Archive
LWV Tompkins County – History
Upcoming Elections
Voters’ Guide
VOTE411
Candidate Forums
Voting in Tompkins County
Election Maps
Redistricting
Find Your Elected Officials
Voting Contacts
Information and Resources
Digital Equity, Health Care, Natural Resources, Observer Corps
STUDENTS! Visit the Inside of our NY State Government in Albany
EVENTS Calendar
Contact LWV Tompkins County
LWVTC on Facebook
Contact Your Representatives
Tompkins County Board of Elections
NYS Board of Elections
LWV New York State
LWV US
LWV Tompkins County – Local Advocacy & Legislative Activities
LWV Tompkins County – Education Fund at the Community Foundation
The League of Women Voters “Education FundVOTE411”
JOIN or Renew Your LWV Membership
LWV, TC Board of Directors
Member Information & League Coordination