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
The Department of Elections Invites San Franciscans to Volunteer as Poll Workers on Election Day, Tuesday, March 3
SAN FRANCISCO, Tuesday, January 14, 2020– The Department of Elections is actively recruiting people interested in serving as poll workers in the March 3 election.
The Department of Elections Reminds No Party Preference Voters who Plan to Vote for President to Request a Primary Election Ballot with Presidential Candidates
SAN FRANCISCO, Thursday, January 9, 2020 – The Department of Elections advises No Party Preference voters who want to vote for U.S. President to request a primary election ballot with presidential candidates.
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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