Board of Elections


I Voted and Future Voter Sticker Design Contest Submission Information 


Lansing Village Official Results(PDF, 35KB)


Upcoming Dates:

Event Date & Time
Filing Independent Nominating Petitions for General Election   May 19, 2026 - May 26, 2026
Last day to register to vote for Primary Election June 13, 2026
Last day to receive application by mail or online portal for primary ballot  June 13, 2026
Last day for BOE to receive application for Military/Special Federal/UOCAVA Voters, if not already registered  June 13, 2026
Early Voting - Schedule(PDF, 224KB) June 13 - June 21, 2026
Last day to apply in person for primary ballot June 22, 2026
Primary Election -  Sample Ballots - Notice to Candidates(PDF, 278KB) June 23, 2026
General Election November 3, 2026

For Voters For Candidates Signature Requirements Political Calendars Additional Resources Sample Ballots Sign up to be a Poll Worker Forms


For Voters

How do I register to Vote, change my Party or change my Address?

Request an Early Vote by Mail or Absentee Ballot

Where do I Vote?


For Candidates

Running for Office

2026 Running for Office(PDF, 1MB)

Campaign Finance Filing Information

2026 Contribution Limits(PDF, 239KB)

Political Party Contacts


Signature Requirements

2026 Designating Petition Signature Requirements(PDF, 91KB)

2025-2026 Independent Nominating Petition Signature Requirements(PDF, 277KB)


Political Calendars

2026 NYS Political Calendar

2026 Tompkins County Political Calendar(PDF, 192KB)

2026 March Village Elections Political Calendar(PDF, 878KB)

2026 Lansing Village Election Political Calendar(PDF, 228KB)

2026 Political Calendar for Town of Dryden Clerk Vacancy(PDF, 44KB)


Additional Resources - Helpful Links

Voter Information by Address Lookup

2026 Election Officials(PDF, 172KB)

2025 Poll Sites(PDF, 139KB)

2025 Tompkins Jurisdiction Table(PDF, 43KB)

Time Off to Vote Law

How Boards of Elections Keep Our Elections Secure and Transparent(PDF, 1MB)


Sign Up to Be a Poll Worker!  

Poll workers are essential to ensure elections are a success. During each election, millions of Americans dedicate themselves to sustaining the backbone of democracy - our election process. The EAC encourages those interested in becoming poll workers at the polls on Election Day to learn more about what is required and how to sign up to work with your local election office, the Tompkins County Board of Elections (607-274-5522).   Recruitment Flyer(PDF, 644KB)


School District Contact Information

Thank you for visiting the Tompkins County Board of Elections website.

We are a bi-partisan team of Voting and Election Specialists, charged with the preservation of citizen confidence in the democratic process and enhancement of voter participation in elections. Directed by Election Commissioners, our Deputies, Clerks, Machine Technicians, and 300+ Election Day Inspectors are funded by the tax-payers of Tompkins County, fiscally accountable to Tompkins County Legislators, and responsible under New York State Election Law for the following;

  • Voter eligibility, registration, and notification
  • Processing and verification of candidate petitions and documents
  • Assisting candidates in understanding the steps needed in order to run for an elected office
  • Campaign finance disclosures of candidates and campaign committees
  • Recruiting, training, and assigning Election Day Inspectors to conduct elections
  • Maintaining, testing, repairing, and deploying Election Day equipment; and
  • Canvassing, auditing, and certifying voting results

Tompkins County consistently ranks in the top annual voter turnout in New York State. We encourage every eligible citizen to exercise their right to vote.