Primary Elections:
If more than one Democrat stands for election for the same office, a primary election is held. Polls open at 6 a.m. and close at 9:00 p.m.
General Election:
There is a General Election each year on the first Tuesday after November 1. The date in 2026 is November 3th. Polls open at 6:00 a.m. and close at 9:00 p.m.
Tompkins County Veterans Services 111 N Albany St.
or Crash Fire Rescue (CFR) Bldg 72 Brown Rd (by the Tompkins County Airport)
Both early voting locations will be open the following hours:
Saturday October 24th: 9 AM – 5 PM
Sunday October 25th: 9 AM – 5 PM
Monday October 26th: 9 AM – 5 PM
Tuesday October 27th: 9 AM – 8 PM
Wednesday October 28th: 9 AM – 5 PM
Thursday October 29th: 9 AM – 8 PM
Friday October 30th: 9 AM – 5 PM
Saturday October 31st: 9 AM – 5 PM
Sunday November 1st: : 9 AM – 5 PM
How do I register to vote?
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Call (607) 274-5522 to request form to be sent to you
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Stop by the Tompkins County Board of Elections office at 128 E. Buffalo Street, Ithaca, NY 14850
Where do I vote in person?
If you are registered to vote as a Newfield resident your polling place is:
Newfield Fire Company: 77 Main St, Newfield NY 14867
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West Danby Fire Station: 47 Sylvan Lane, Spencer NY 14883
How do I get an absentee ballot?
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Call (607) 274-5522 to request that an application be sent to you
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Stop by the Tompkins County Board of Elections office at 128 E. Buffalo Street, Ithaca, NY 14850 to complete the application.