Tioga County Board of Elections

06/16/2026

Never voted during Early Voting before? No problem! It’s easy, and today is day four! Contact your local County Board of Elections with any questions about locations and hours.

06/15/2026

The Tioga County Board of Elections is encouraging voters to return early mail and absentee ballots for the June primary as soon as possible.

06/15/2026

Feeling down because it’s a Monday? Exercising (*your right to vote*) is a great way to feel better! It’s the third day of Early Voting for the Primary Election today.

06/14/2026

Don’t worry if you forgot to vote yesterday; day two of Early Voting starts now! Head to http://elections.ny.gov for more election information.

06/12/2026

Attention NYS voters! Early Voting for the Primary Election begins tomorrow and runs through June 21! Not yet registered to vote? You have until tomorrow, June 13, to register before the June Primary. Visit elections.ny.gov/register-vote to learn more.

06/10/2026

BIG DAY COMING UP! Saturday, June 13th is the deadline to register to vote before the Primary Election, the last day to request an early mail/absentee ballot to be received by mail, AND the first day of Early Voting! Check out elections.ny.gov for more info!

06/09/2026

New York State Board of Elections Urges Voters to Mail Completed
Ballots Early Following USPS Postmark Changes

ALBANY, N.Y. (06/09/2026) – New York State election officials are encouraging voters to return early mail and
absentee ballots for the June 2026 Primary Election as soon as possible following recent changes to U.S. Postal Service
(USPS) postmark procedures that may affect how mail is dated and processed.
Under updated USPS guidance this year, a postmark reflects the date a mail piece is processed at a postal facility
rather than the date it was deposited in the mail. As a result, mail placed in a mailbox on a particular day may not
receive a postmark until a later date. To ensure ballots are counted, voters are strongly encouraged to mail their
ballots well before the deadline or return ballots directly to a poll site or their county board of elections.

“While these postal changes do not alter New York's election laws, they underscore the importance of voters making a
plan to return their ballot,” stated Kristen Zebrowski Stavisky, Co-Executive Director of the State Board of Elections.
“The most effective step voters can take is to return their ballot early. Doing so helps ensure their vote reaches
election officials in a timely manner and eliminates uncertainty related to mail processing.”
“The Board is committed to ensuring voters understand how these changes may affect the handling of mailed ballots,”
added Raymond J. Riley III, Co-Executive Director of the State Board of Elections. “We encourage every voter who
plans to vote by mail to review the deadlines, understand their options, and return their ballot as soon as possible.
Every eligible voter should cast their ballot with confidence in the process and peace of mind."

New York State election law permits ballots to be postmarked up through election day. Voters who choose to mail a
ballot close to this deadline may request a manual or hand-stamped postmark at a USPS retail counter. These are
available at no charge upon request. Properly postmarked ballots must be received by the voter’s county board of
elections within seven days of election day.
Voters in New York are encouraged to contact the State Board of Elections or their local county boards of elections
directly for information about the upcoming election and voting options. If you have any questions regarding this
press release, please contact Kathleen McGrath or Jennifer Wilson at the State Board of Elections at (518) 474-1953 or
by email at [email protected].

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:
The 2026 Primary Election is June 23, 2026.
For new voters, the deadline to register to vote before this election is June 13, 2026.
For voters wishing to receive a ballot by mail, the deadline to make this request is June 13, 2026.
Early in-person voting occurs from June 13, 2026, through June 21, 2026.

06/08/2026

While all registered voters can vote in a general/special election, primary elections are only for enrolled members of a party to choose their nominee for November. Answer the questions to find out if you can vote this month! Check out elections.ny.gov for more info.

06/02/2026

06/01/2026

Happy June, New York! Got questions about this month’s primary elections? No worries, we have answers! Check out the Primary Primer and be sure to contact your county board of elections with any questions. Contact info at https://publicreporting.elections.ny.gov/.