2025 Election Day: Your Essential Voter Guide
The upcoming Election Day on November 4, 2025, will see voters in Tompkins County approach the polls. They will have the opportunity to choose new representatives for both the Tompkins County Legislature and various municipal bodies, including the Ithaca Common Council. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Your Essential Voter Guide for 2025
In addition to local elections, a significant statewide ballot measure will be voted on. This measure concerns the development of ski trails on state-owned land in the Adirondacks.
Statewide Ballot Measure
- Proposal 1: Amendment to Allow Olympic Sports Complex construction in Essex County on State Forest Preserve Land.
This proposed amendment seeks to permit the construction of additional ski trails within the Adirondack Park near Lake Placid. The ski trails are to be part of the Mt. Van Hoevenburg Olympic Sports Complex, a venue used during the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympic Games.
If passed, this amendment will also entail the addition of approximately 2,500 acres to the Adirondack Park to offset the impact on 323 acres from the new ski trails. Although this project does not directly affect Tompkins County, it appears on local ballots because it requires a constitutional amendment.
Municipal Races in Tompkins County
Numerous municipal races are set for election, with candidates across several districts in the City of Ithaca and surrounding areas.
- District 1: Travis Brooks (Democrat, Working Families Party)
- District 2: Veronica Pillar (Democrat, Working Families Party)
- District 3: Iris Packman (Democrat, Working Families Party)
- District 4: Adam Vinson (Democrat, Working Families Party)
- District 5: Judith Hubbard (Democrat, Working Families Party)
- District 6: Shawna Black (Democrat, Working Families Party)
- District 7: Deborah Dawson (write-in, Democrat endorsed)
- District 8: Mike Sigler (Republican) and Jamie Perkins (Democrat)
- District 10: Dan Wakeman (Democrat, Protecting Dryden) and Thomas Corey (Independent)
- District 14: Christy Bianconi (Democrat, Working Families Party) and Michelle Wright (Independent)
- District 15: Randy Brown (Republican)
- District 16: Rachel Ostlund (Democrat, Working Families Party)
Ithaca Common Council
- Ward 1: Jorge Defendini (Democrat) vs. Zachary Winn (Republican)
- Ward 2: Joe Kirby (Democrat)
- Ward 3: Patrick Sewell (Democrat)
- Ward 4: Robin Trumble (Democrat)
- Ward 5: Hannah Shvets (Democrat) vs. G.P. Zurenda, Jr. (Independent)
In various towns, uncontested races will also take place. For example, in the Town of Ithaca, Rob Rosen, Diana Sinton, and David McCune will run unopposed for town council. Similarly, contested races exist in Dryden and Enfield, with multiple candidates vying for council positions.
Voter Resources
Voters can find their polling locations and sample ballots online. As the results come in, Emegypt will update coverage on the Election 2025 landing page following the closure of polls at 9:00 p.m.
Your participation is vital. Ensure you are informed and ready to make your voice heard on Election Day.
