Department of Elections
For the March 3, 2020, Presidential Primary Election, a political party preference in voters’ registration records determines which presidential candidates, if any, will appear on their ballots. Check your party preference using the Voter Portal. You may need to take action to vote for your preferred presidential candidate!
Topics in Focus
California's 2020 Presidential Primary Moves to March
Learn how California primary elections work and why your party preference matters
March 2020 Presidential Primary Ballot Tool
Check if you need to take any action to get a ballot with your preferred presidential candidate
San Francisco’s Voting System
Learn about the voting system used to conduct elections in San Francisco
Latest News
Submission of Ballot Arguments for Inclusion in the Voter Information Pamphlet for the March 3, 2020, Consolidated Presidential Primary Election
SAN FRANCISCO, Wednesday, December 11, 2019 – Arguments for or against local ballot measures to be voted on in the March 3 election may be submitted to the Department of Elections for inclusion in the Voter Information Pamphlet.
The Department of Elections Launches a March 2020 Presidential Primary Ballot Tool
SAN FRANCISCO, Friday, December 6, 2019 – The Department of Elections has launched a March 2020 Presidential Primary Ballot tool to inform voters about steps they may need to take to receive the ballots with their preferred presidential candidates for the March 3, 2020, Consolidated Presidential Primary Election.
Get in Touch with the Department
1 Dr Carlton B. Goodlett Place
City Hall, Room 48
San Francisco, CA 94102
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Hours: Monday – Friday
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Email: SFVote@sfgov.org
Phone: (415) 554-4375
Fax: (415) 554-7344
TTY: (415) 554-4386
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