Board of Elections


I Voted and Future Voter Sticker Design Contest Submission Information 


Upcoming Events

March 18, 2026 Village Election Unofficial Results(PDF, 46KB)


Upcoming Dates:

Event Date & Time
Filing Independent Nominating Petitions for Lansing Village Election March 17, 2026 - March 24, 2026
Filing Designating Petitions for Primary Election March 30, 2026 - April 6, 2026
Last Day to register with BOE to vote in Lansing Village Election April 17, 2026
Last Day to receive an application for ballot to be mailed for Lansing Village Election April 17, 2026
Last Day for applicant to personally deliver application for mail ballot for Lansing Village Election April 27, 2026
Lansing Village Election(PDF, 228KB) April 28, 2026 Noon to 9 pm
Filing Independent Nominating Petitions for General Election May 19, 2026 - May 26, 2026
Primary Election 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)


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


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.