Welcome to the League of Women Voters of Tompkins County
Ithaca, New York | e-mail: lwvtompkins@gmail.com
The League of Women Voters is a non-partisan organization committed to defending democracy and empowering voters by bringing you the most up to date information available on National, State and Local Elections. LWV Tompkins County receives Election Updates from the State League and local information through the Tompkins County Board of Elections. We will do our best to pass on all information we receive to you through our Website.
For all the personalized information you need about voting this election, including who is on your ballot and where to vote, go to https://www.vote411.org/about
Printable Poster: Three Ways to Vote in NYS
Make a Plan to Vote (video summary of voting options)
Early Voting Starts This Saturday!
Find your early voting poll sites, hours, parking and public transportation options at www.nyearlyvoting.org
Prefer to Vote Absentee?
Consider sending in your ballot today, October 19th, as recommended by the State Board of Elections to be sure it arrives on time to be counted.
Absentee ballots must be postmarked by November 3rd and received by your county board of elections no later than November 10th.
Don't Want to Waste A Stamp?
Drop off your ballot at any early voting or Election Day poll site. Or ask a friend to drop it off for you.
And don't forget to find out who's on your ballot at Vote411.org
2020 Local Voters' Guide -- Overview of Offices and Candidate (PDF document in Portrait format)
2020 Local Voters' Guide -- Overview of Offices and Candidate (PDF document in Landscape format)
Recordings of Candidate Forums
Early Voting Locations and Times
Tompkins County Sample Ballots
October 21 & 22, 2020 Virtual Town Halls with the NYS 125th Assembly District Candidates
Wednesday, October 21 from 1:00-2:00 pm Republican-Libertarian Parties’ candidate, Matthew McIntyre and
Thursday, October 22 from 1:00-2:00 pm: Democratic & Working Families Parties’ candidate, Anna Kelles.
To register to join both Zoom webinars via computer go to https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8c7p2cC8TV2W8nZG5bMnFw ;
OR to join via phone, call 646-558-8656, Meeting ID 876 1512 0471#
October 22, 2020, 8:00 pm WSKG Public Media and the League of Women Voters of Broome and Tioga Counties present a live debate featuring candidates in the 22nd Congressional District.
• Anthony Brindisi, Invited and confirmed
• Keith Price, Invited and confirmed
• Claudia Tenney, Invited and confirmed.
• Gabe Altieri, host/moderator
The debate is a partnership between WSKG Public Media, The League of Women Voters of Broome and Tioga Counties, SUNY-Broome Civic Engagement Center, SUNY-Broome History, Philosophy and Social Sciences Department, Binghamton University Center for Civic Engagement, and The Andrew Goodman Foundation Vote Everywhere Initiative.
In a debate governed with rules set by the LWV, the candidates will be on WSKG Radio and TV. The candidates will be asked about their qualifications, government policies and answer questions submitted via social media and at https://wskg.org/episodes/ny22-on-10-22-a-league-of-women-voters-debate/
Questions will be vetted by the LWV and the WSKG staff. Tune in at 8:00pm.
Key Dates leading up to General Election, November 3, 2020
• October 24 - November 1 Early Voting
• October 27 is the last day to postmark application for absentee ballot by mail.
• November 2 is the last day to apply in person for absentee ballot
• November 2 is last day to postmark absentee ballot.
• November 3 is the last day to deliver absentee ballot in person at board of elections
• November 3 General Election Day.
Voters have the right to cast their ballot without fear or intimidation
Sign Up to Be an Election Protection Volunteer
The League is once again partnering with the Let NY Vote coalition to organize nonpartisan poll monitors for early voting and Election Day. Volunteers will monitor polling places (from your vehicle, or with proper personal safety equipment) or social media to ensure voters are not being disenfranchised when going to vote. We are recruiting volunteers from all over New York State. Email Jennifer for more information or if you are interested in volunteering: jennifer@lwvny.org
• Voters can confirm the election rules that apply where they vote at VOTE411.org.
• If you experience problems voting this year, on or before Election Day, call or text 1-866-OUR-VOTE – that's 1-866- 687-8683.
• Additional guidance can be found here.
Upcoming: Election Protection: Bystander Active Training!
October 29, 2020 at 3:00 pm: Protecting Democracy: Bystander Active Training. Join the LWVUS Organizing team for our “Protecting Democracy: Bystander Active Training” as we outline de-escalation techniques to safely address tense situations at polling places to ensure every voter can exercise their right to vote safely. Click here to register!
Empowering Voters, Defending Democracy -- League of Women Voters, US press release honoring George Floyd's life.
"We echo the call of our partners at the NAACP: we must all vote in November – the road to change lies at the ballot box."
Other Noteworthy Information
Current Natural Resources Related News
Tompkins County Legislature Proclamation Celebrating Women's History Month and the 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment
Recordings of LWV-TC Events
We have added an archive page of program recordings available here.
Additional Information
League of Women Voters, Tompkins County FaceBook Page
LWV US
LWV NYS
Election Information You Need
Clearinghouse.lwv.org
LWV US: Right Now: Voices of the League
LWV NYS State Voter
LWV NYS Twitter