2025 Election Dates:
General Election - November 4, 2025
Early Voting Hours and Locations(PDF, 140KB)
2025 Statewide Ballot Proposal
Important Upcoming Dates:
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October 25, 2025
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Voter Registration Deadline
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Must be received by Tompkins County Board of Elections no later than October 25, 2025
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October 25, 2025 (if mailed)
November 3, 2025 (if hand-delivered)
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Early Mail and Absentee Ballot Request
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Mailed and online portal requests must be received no later than October 25, 2025.
In-person requests must be received no later than November 3, 2025
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October 28, 2025
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Military and Overseas Ballots mailed request
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Must be received by Tompkins County Board of Elections by October 28, 2025
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November 4, 2025
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Early Mail and Absentee Ballot Return
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Must be postmarked or returned in person by November 4, 2025.
Postmarked ballots must arrive at the Tompkins County Board of Elections no later than November 12, 2025.
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November 17, 2025
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Military and Overseas Ballots Return
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Must be received by Tompkins County Board of Elections.
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Additional Resources - Helpful Links
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).
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.