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Welcome to the League of Women Voters, Tompkins County, New York. 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 and on Issues of Concern to voters.
People of all genders who are 16 years or older are welcome as members of the League of Women Voters (known informally as the League of Wise Voters).
As a nonpartisan political organization, the League of Women Voters never supports or opposes a political candidate or political party.
However, the League does act on issues chosen by the membership for study and action, and it may support or oppose specific governmental policies and ballot items. It encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.
VOTER OUTREACH
The League is well-known for promoting informed voting.
LWVTC’s Voter Services Committee provides impartial information on ballot measures and educational meetings on issues of public concern. Help register voters, assist with candidate forums and collect and manage Vote411.org’s Voter’s Guide information. Interested? contact us at: LWVtompkins.info@gmail.com
ADVOCACY
All Tompkins County League members are invited to also take action with our other committees:
Health Care
Natural Resources
Observer Corps
Students Inside Albany
=> LWVTC welcomes additional specific-interest committees developed by individual members
For more about how you can participate, contact us at: LWVtompkins.info@gmail.com
POSITIONS on STATE and NATIONAL ISSUES
The League of Women Voters takes positions on local, state, and national issues only after members have studied and reached agreement on them. Current Position Studies: Ranked Choice Voting, Voting Systems Approval Process Study, Federal Judiciary Study
The League believes everyone should play an active part in government and vote in all elections, whether Local, State, or National. Civic Engagement in local community affairs is of great importance. Involvement in our local government benefits all of us, whatever our political persuasion.
Our Democracy depends on it.
May 28, 2026
Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act
Letter and Memorandum of Support to NY State Legislature
from LWVNY Executive Director Erica Smitka
Annual Meeting
June 3, 2026 – 6:30-8 PM
The History Center in Tompkins County
Inside Tompkins Center for History & Culture
110 N Tioga St, Ithaca, NY 14850
Join us for a delightful evening of appetizers, great company, and wonderful conversations. Our business meeting will include recognition of new members in the past year, updates on our new committees, and election of new officers for 2026-2027.
Please RSVP to Megan Nettleton by May 29th, Nettleton.megan@gmail.com
Upcoming Elections
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
PRIMARY ELECTION
Registered Democrats in all of Tompkins County except the Town of Ulysses will be voting for one New York State comptroller;
Registered Democrats in the Town of Ulysses will be voting for one town councilperson and one New York State comptroller;
Registered Republicans in all of Tompkins County will be voting for one Representative in the U.S. Congress (District 19).
Last day to change party enrollment for voting in this primary election was February 14, 2026.
Registration deadline for the Primary Election: application must be received by the Board of Elections on or before Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Early Voting for the Primary Election is Saturday, June 13 through Sunday, June 21, 2026. The Tompkins County Board of Elections early voting schedule can be found here.
The last day to apply in person for a primary ballot is Monday, June 22, 2026.
Election Day is Tuesday, June 23, 2026.
Voters can now go to WWW.VOTE411.ORG and simply enter their home address to learn which elections are being held within their specific districts and the names and political parties of each candidate. Additional information about candidates, including their backgrounds, and if they have chosen to respond, answers to questions sent by the League on the candidates’ priorities and issues of concern to voters. For more information on VOTE411.org, please see below (below the General Election announcement.)
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
GENERAL ELECTION
Registration deadline for the General Election: application must be received by the
Board of Elections on or before
Saturday, October 24, 2026.
Why not take a few minutes to register to vote here?
=> use Vote411.org to find your personalized voting information.
VOTE411’s Voters’ Guide is a national, non-partisan resource that provides a “one-stop shop” for election related information that helps citizens prepare to vote.
A week to ten days before each election, voters can go to WWW.VOTE411.ORG and simply enter their home address to learn which elections are being held within their specific districts, and the names and political parties of each candidate. Additional information about candidates, including the positions they are running for, their backgrounds and, if they have chosen to respond, answers to questions sent by the League on their priorities and issues of concern to voters. Links to voter registration resources and polling place locations are also available.
Your Election Bill of Rights
What EVERY Voter should know
It is important that every voter knows their voting rights and understands what they should do if they meet barriers to voting or are told they can not vote. Go to the above link to get the information you need whether you are voting by mail, early, or on Election Day. And remember if you are told you are not registered but you think you are, you may submit a provisional ballot so that you can prove your registration after voting. Whatever your political views, all Citizens have the right to vote once they are 18 years old.
National Voter Registration Day Releases Statement
Renouncing Political Violence
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
YOU’VE CAST YOUR VOTE
SO NOW WHAT?
– You can do much more to defend the issues that matter most, even after you’ve submitted your ballot.
=> Here’s How
Stay Up-to-Date . . .
– Track Current Legislative Activity in Albany
– NY State League Advocacy, Issues, and Events
Take Action . . .
– READ THE CITIZEN LOBBYIST – Making Your Voice Heard: How you can influence government decisions
– Urge Congress to act on issues including Federal Immigration Enforcement & Protecting Equal Voting Rights
– Learn about Women’s INequality Day
Urge Your Members of Congress to Support the John R. Lewis National Voting Rights Advancement Act
Equality — and our democracy — cannot wait.
The SAVE act THREATENS your Right to Vote
Take ACTION Now
Call your Senators and Tell Them to Vote NO
READ our March 28, 2025 letter about the Save Act
To Representative Josh Riley From All Six NY District 19 Leagues
LWV Unite and Rise 8.5:
An Initiative to Defend Democracy
Unite & Rise 8.5 aims to build a movement of 8.5 million individuals to unite and rise up against the anti-democratic actions of this administration.
League of Women Voters US CEO Celina Stewart speaking at the Light for Our Democracy rally in March 2025
Celina Stewart is our National League’s CEO
About the League of Women Voters, Tompkins County
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