Bylaws for the Tompkins County Democratic Committee

The rules by which TCDC accepts new members and conducts meetings; appoints officers and assigns their duties; and acts in relation to the town, ward and city committees. Download a PDF of the bylaws here.

TCDC Membership Handbook

The handbook spells out the responsibilities of TCDC members, including duties like attending meetings and carrying petitions. View and download a copy here.

Petitioning Instructions

To get an idea of what the rules for petitioning are like, read and/or download the 2026 instructions here.

(Pictured: The lighthouse at Myers Park in Lansing, NY)