Department of Elections
San Francisco Debuts a New Voting System
San Francisco voters will begin using a new voting system in the November 5, 2019, Consolidated Municipal Election. While the new system offers expanded and improved features, voters will continue to use paper ballots. Learn more about the new voting system.
Topics in Focus
RFP: 2019 Ranked-Choice Voting Outreach
The Department announces the availability of funds and a Request for Proposals
What’s on the November 5, 2019, Ballot?
View the offices and measures you will vote on in the November 5 election
California's 2020 Presidential Primary Moves to March
Learn how California primary elections work and why your party preference matters
Non-Citizen Voting
Learn about eligibility requirements and voting in the November 5 School Board election
Overseas and Military Voting
Review voting options while living overseas or serving in the military or uniformed service
Latest News
Notice: Department of Elections Will Canvass SoMa West Community Benefit District Ballots on February 5, 2019
SAN FRANCISCO, Friday, February 1, 2019 — On Tuesday, February 5, the Department of Elections will conduct the canvass of ballots cast in the special election to establish a SoMa West Community Benefit District (CBD).
FINAL Election Results for the November 6, 2018, Consolidated General Election
SAN FRANCISCO, Tuesday, November 27, 2018 – Today the San Francisco Department of Elections certified the final election results for the November 6, 2018, Consolidated General Election.
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San Francisco, CA 94102
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Hours: Monday – Friday
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Email: SFVote@sfgov.org
Phone: (415) 554-4375
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