Concerned about sending your absentee ballot in the mail? You have other options. Tioga County
voters can return their absentee ballots using any of the following methods:
1. BALLOT DROP BOX: A clearly labeled and secure absentee ballot drop box is installed near the
entrance to the Health and Human Services Building at 1062 State Route 38, Owego, NY 13827.
This building houses the Tioga County Board of Elections and the Early Voting Center. The drop
box is available for ballot drop-off until 9:00 pm on Election Night. Deposited ballots are
collected daily by bipartisan election staff, and the box is continuously monitored by security
cameras.
2. OVER THE COUNTER: Voters can drop off their voted absentee ballots directly at the Board of
Elections, at 1062 State Route 38 in Owego from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm week days, during the
extended office hours on Oct. 20th and 22nd (open until 7:00 pm), or any additional time the
office is open for Early Voting. Early Voting dates and times are listed below:
EARLY VOTING DATES HOURS OF OPERATION
Saturday, October 24th 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Sunday, October 25th Noon – 5:00 PM
Monday, October 26th Noon – 8:00 PM
Tuesday, October 27th 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday, October 28th Noon – 8:00 PM
Thursday, October 29th 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday, October 30th 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday, October 31st 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Sunday, November 1st 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
3. POLL SITE DROP-OFF: Voters can drop off their voted absentee ballots at any polling location on
Election Day. Voters only dropping off absentee ballots may bypass any line and proceed to the
table near the entrance that is marked with a sign indicating “Absentee Ballot Drop-Off.” The
election inspectors at this table will accept and secure absentee ballots. When polls close on Election Night, all absentee materials will be secured with tamper-evident seals and returned to
the Board of Elections.
Election Day polling locations in Tioga County can be found on the Tioga County Board of Elections web
page: https://www.tiogacountyny.com/departments/board-of-elections/
Remember that if you wish to vote by absentee for the 2020 General Election and you have not yet
applied, the deadline is October 27th for applications by postal mail, electronic mail, phone, or online
portal, but the USPS recommends applying no later than October 19th to guarantee timely delivery of
ballots. You may apply in person at the Board of Elections up to close of business on November 2, the
day before Election Day.
Any questions regarding absentee voting or other voting options in Tioga County can be directed to the
Tioga County Board of Elections at 607-687-8261 or [email protected].
Election: Tioga County Voters Have Several Options for Returning Absentee Ballots
