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San Francisco voters will begin using a new voting system in the November 5, 2019, Consolidated Municipal Election.
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November 5, 2019, Consolidated Municipal Election: Extension of Candidate Nomination Deadlines for Offices of District Attorney and Sheriff
SAN FRANCISCO, Friday, August 9, 2019 – The nomination deadlines for candidates for offices of District Attorney and Sheriff have been extended five calendar days because the incumbents did not file.

November 5, 2019, Consolidated Municipal Election: Nomination Period Closes Friday, August 9, for Candidates for City Attorney, District Attorney, Public Defender, Sheriff, Treasurer, Board of Education, and Community College Board
SAN FRANCISCO, Wednesday, August 7, 2019 – The nomination period closes this Friday, August 9, 5 p.m., for the following local offices appearing on the ballot for the November 5 election: City Attorney, District Attorney, Public Defender, Sheriff, Treasurer, Board of Education, and Community College Board.

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