Events

New York State’s Primary Elections are closed primaries. This means that only voters enrolled by February 14 of this year, in a political party having a primary and living in the district where the primary takes place, are eligible to vote in that primary. Information on local voting districts, political parties and polling locations:  https://tompkinscountyny.gov/files2/boe/For_Voters/Primary1.pdf Voter's Guide for June 22 Primary Elections...

New York State’s Primary Elections are closed primaries. This means that only voters enrolled by February 14 of this year, in a political party having a primary and living in the district where the primary takes place, are eligible to vote in that primary. Information on local voting districts, political parties and polling locations:  https://tompkinscountyny.gov/files2/boe/For_Voters/Primary1.pdf Voter's Guide for June 22 Primary Election...

The LWV-TC is proud to co-sponsor a virtual forum that will take place on Oct 6, sponsored by LWV, Davis Area. Dr Susan Rogers, President of Physicians for a National Health Plan (PNHP) will speak to current healthcare model issues and health care reform can improve access, quality and equity. It will be held 6-8pm PST. A little late for...

The League of Women Voters believes one of the best ways for voters to learn about candidates seeking election to public office is to hear them speak and answer questions in a public forum. Please join LWV of Tompkins County on Tuesday October 19 at 5:30pm, for the City of Ithaca First Ward Virtual Candidate Forum. Candidates are Cynthia Brock,...

The League of Women Voters is a peoples' organization that has fought since 1920 to improve our government and engage all Americans in the decisions that impact their lives. Formed from the movement that secured the right to vote for women, the centerpiece of the League’s efforts remains to expand participation and give a voice to all. We do this at all...

An online presentation by Irene Weiser, Coordinator of Fossil Free Tompkins, sponsored by LWV of Tompkins County and LWV of Cortland County January 13, 2022, at 7 pm A technology exploding across NYS is celebrated for its transformative potential while criticized for its environmental impacts. To better understand this important issue, the League of Women Voters through its local chapters in Cortland and...

New York’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act of 2019 commits to 100% zero-emission electricity by 2040, and a reduction of at least 85% below 1990-level GHG emissions by 2050. Join experts from Environmental Advocates of New York as they discuss the roadmap for accomplishing this ambitious goal. Q and A to follow. Scoping and Planning: Peter Iwanowicz, Executive Director...

On Thursday July 28, from 9 am to 6:00 pm, the League of Women Voters of Tompkins County (LWVTC,) and the Tompkins County Library (TCPL) will be Registering Voters outside the Library. This is your opportunity to Register to Vote, change your address, apply for an absentee ballot, and learn more about the Elections taking place. On August 23 there...