Voting
Updates and Alerts
REDISTRICTING IN TOMPKINS COUNTY – MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD – January 25, 5:30 pm
Redistricting
REDISTRICTING IN TOMPKINS COUNTY – MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD – January 25, 5:30 pm
The League of Women Votes of Tompkins County (LWVTC) together with LWV of Cortland County worked intensively during the State redistricting process to ensure the voices of all members of our two counties were heard by the NYSIRC. LWVTC is now working to ensure that the voices of everyone in Tompkins County are heard by the Tompkins County Independent Redistricting Commission. However, voices can only be heard if they are raised. Click here for information on upcoming public hearings.
VOTE411
VOTE411 is a national, non-partisan election resource that provides a “one-stop shop” for all the information you need to register and cast your ballot, including when, where, and how to vote.
In addition to many local government positions being up for election or re-election in Tompkins County, there will also be important state proposals on the ballot related to voting rights and the environment.
Launched as a community service in 2006 by the League of Women Voters, VOTE411 has helped people participate in elections, whether they are first-time voters or seasoned veterans at the ballot box. Voters can simply enter their home address to learn which elections are being held within their specific district and they can browse by state to explore other election resources.
Every election is different, and VOTE411 provides the up-to-date information needed for each election, including how to register; candidate profiles; early and absentee voting opportunities; and election day polling places, dates and times.
In addition, VOTE411 includes information on public forums and debates. To find information on local forums hosted by the League, you can also check https://lwvtompkins.org/voting/#votingforums
Voters’ Guide
Voters’ guides will be provided shortly before elections.
Candidate Forums and Recordings
LWV, Tompkins often facilitates candidate fora in weeks before elections. Upcoming fora and recordings of past fora are posted here.
Election Calendar
The next election in Tompkins County will be held on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 for the villages of Cayuga Heights, Dryden, Groton, and Trumansburg. Here is the link to the pdf for the Political Calendar – Village Elections
Additional details for future elections with be posted on the Tompkins County Board of Elections website https://www2.tompkinscountyny.gov/boe in the left-hand column, under the heading Political Calendars.
Voting in Tompkins County
Tompkins County Board of Elections: http://tompkinscountyny.gov/boe
128 East Buffalo Street, Ithaca, NY 14850
607-274-5522
Provides a wide array of important information for voters including, local election calendars, offices to be filled, registration and absentee ballot forms and directions.
Board of Elections sources:
Check your registration status and find out where to vote https://voterlookup.elections.ny.gov/
How to register to vote https://www.elections.ny.gov/VotingRegister.html
Absentee ballots https://www.elections.ny.gov/VotingAbsentee.html
Absentee deadlines https://www.elections.ny.gov/VotingDeadlines.html#AbsenteeDeadlines
Voter Registration Forms: English or Spanish
Mail to:
Tompkins Court House Annex
128 E. Buffalo St.
Ithaca, NY 14850
Election District Maps
Tompkins County Election Districts and Maps Click Voters, Where Do I Vote?
New York State Election District Maps (Assembly, Senate Congressional)
Useful Contacts
Tompkins County Board of Elections
128 East Buffalo Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
Phone: 607-274-5522
New York State Board of Elections
40 North Pearl Street – Suite 5
Albany, NY 12207.
Phone: 518-474-6220; For TDD/TTY, call the NYS Relay 711
The League of Women Voters of Tompkins County
Voter Services Committee:
The League of Women Voters of Tompkins County, Voter Services Committee, needs new members! We have many requests for assistance. Please send a note if you are a member of, or would like to join, the League, and can help with one or more activities.
Contact: lwvtompkins@gmail.com