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Calendar

Aug 20 - Last day to register in time to vote in Primary.

Sept. 7 - Last day to postmark application for absentee ballot.

Sept. 13 - Last day to apply in person for absentee ballot.

Sept 14 - Primary Election

• Sample Ballots
• Political Calendar for Primary and General
• Campaign Financial Filing Calendar

Sept 21 - Last day to file a certificate of nomination made at a town caucus.

Oct 8 - Last day to register in time to vote in General Election.

Oct. 26 - Last day to postmark application for absentee ballot.

Nov. 1 - Last day to apply in person for absentee ballot.

November 2 - General Election

• Caucus Nominations
• Designating Petitions
• Independent Petitions
• Offices to be Filled

Welcome!

Thank you for visiting the Tompkins County Board of Elections Web site. Our office is dedicated to ensuring that all eligible residents have the opportunity to register and vote. This site includes voter forms and useful election information. We are committed to keeping you aware of changes to the Election Law and how those changes affect voting in Tompkins County. The Board of Elections meets the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of every month at 10:00 am in conference room 103 at the Board office, 128 E. Buffalo St. The public is invited to attend. 

BOE News

New Voting Machines for Tompkins County - New York State is completing the switchover to optical scan voting machines. More...

Voting Machine Demos - Hands on voting machine demos are scheduled throughout the county this summer. More...

New Look for BOE Web Site - Many, many thanks to Susan Moore for the wonderful redesign of our web site. Also many thanks to Probation Department Director Patricia Buechel and Administrator Faith Newkirk for allowing us to tap into Susan's time and talents.

Summer 2010 Election Worker News published.

More News...

Did You Know

Q: Who is eligible for an absentee ballot?
A: Any registered voter who will be unable to personally appear at the polls because he/she; More...