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What will be on the February 15 ballot?

You will be asked to vote for:

San Francisco Assessor-Recorder
Choose one from the list of candidates.
State Assembly member, if you live in District 17
Choose one from the list of candidates. Look up your State Assembly district.

You will also be asked to vote "Yes" or "No" on three ballot measures:

Proposition A — Shall Alison Collins be recalled (removed) from the school board for the San Francisco Unified School District?
Proposition B — Shall Gabriela López be recalled (removed) from the school board for the San Francisco Unified School District?
Proposition C — Shall Faauuga Moliga be recalled (removed) from the school board for the San Francisco Unified School District?

Where can I learn about the candidates running in the election?

Get information about the candidates in the San Francisco Department of Elections online Voter Information Pamphlet.

Why is there a vote for San Francisco Assessor-Recorder now?

An election for San Francisco Assessor-Recorder is being held because the seat is vacant and needs to be filled for the rest of the current term. The position became vacant when Carmen Chu resigned as Assessor-Recorder to become City Administrator.

Why is there a vote for State Assembly member, District 17 now?

An election for State Assembly District 17 member is being held because the seat is vacant and needs to be filled for the rest of the current term. The seat became vacant when David Chiu resigned from the State Assembly to become San Francisco's District Attorney.

February 15 is the primary special election for State Assembly member, District 17. If no candidate wins more than 50% of the votes in the primary, there will be a runoff special election on April 19, 2022, between the two candidates who got the most votes.

Then, whoever becomes State Assembly member, District 17 will need to run again in the regularly scheduled primary on June 7, 2022. The two candidates who get the most votes in that primary will face a runoff on November 8, 2022.

Can people who are not U.S. citizens vote in this election?

Eligible non-citizens who are a parent, legal guardian, or caregiver of a child under the age of 19 living in San Francisco have the right to participate in Board of Education (school board) elections. Learn about non-citizen voting in San Francisco.

What does voting "Yes" or "No" on the school board recalls mean?

A “Yes” vote means you want the school board member to be recalled (removed). If more than 50% of voters say “Yes” on the proposition, the school board member will be removed from the San Francisco Unified School District Board of Education.

A “No” vote means you want the school board member to remain in office. If more than 50% of voters say “No” on the proposition, the school board member will remain in office.

If a school board member is successfully recalled, can I vote for their replacement?

No, you do not vote for who should replace a school board member if they are recalled. If a school board member is recalled, Mayor London Breed will appoint a replacement.

If a school board member is recalled, how long will the person appointed to replace them serve?

If the recall of a school board member is successful, the replacement appointed by the Mayor will serve through January 8, 2023, which is the end of the current term. To continue to serve on the school board, the replacement will need to run in the November 8, 2022 election.

Why are we having a special election for these recalls?

Local law allows recall elections, and backers of the recalls gathered the required number of signatures within the specified time frame to trigger this special election.

Are there state measures on the ballot?

No. There are no state measures on the ballot for the February 15, 2022 election.

What can I do if I haven’t gotten my mailed ballot?

If it has been more than three days since your ballot was mailed, or if you lost, damaged, or made a mistake marking your ballot, you can request a replacement ballot using the San Francisco Voter Portal or by calling the Department of Elections at 415‑554‑4375. After February 9, you should call the Department of Elections to discuss your options.

What is the League of Women Voters' position on the recalls?

The League does not support, oppose, or advocate for or against a recall because of our nonpartisan policy. A recall deals with candidates, and the process is legally valid.

Register to vote (or update your registration)

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Verify your registration

Make sure you’re registered to vote in the recall election. The last day to register to vote online or by mail is January 31.

Verify your registration

Already registered? Check if your information is up to date. Every registered voter will get a ballot in the mail starting in mid-January.

Check your registration

Update your registration

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Update your registration

Have you changed your address, name, or signature recently? Then you must update your voter registration.

Update your registration

Register to vote online

Through January 31, you can easily register to vote online. You'll need:

Your California driver license or identification card number,
The last four digits of your social security number, and
Your date of birth

Other ways to register or re-register

Ask the Department of Elections to mail a paper voter registration form to you by using the contact form or calling 415-554-4375
Register in person at the City Hall Voting Center
Pick up a voter registration form at a local post office, public library branch, or DMV office (form availability varies)

Contact SF Elections

Return your voter registration form by the January 31 deadline

If you miss the January 31 deadline to register online or by mail, you can still vote. You'll need to register conditionally and vote provisionally in person at the City Hall Voting Center or, on Election Day, February 15, at a polling place.

Learn about conditional registration

Fill out your ballot

Get educated about your ballot

You will be asked to vote for:

San Francisco Assessor-Recorder
Choose one from the list of candidates.
State Assembly member, if you live in District 17
Choose one from the list of candidates. Look up your State Assembly district.

You will also be asked to vote "Yes" or "No" on three ballot measures:

Proposition A — Shall Alison Collins be recalled (removed) from the school board for the San Francisco Unified School District?
Proposition B — Shall Gabriela López be recalled (removed) from the school board for the San Francisco Unified School District?
Proposition C — Shall Faauuga Moliga be recalled (removed) from the school board for the San Francisco Unified School District?

Learn more about what’s on your ballot from these unbiased, nonpartisan resources:

Make sure your ballot will be counted

Sign the envelope! An unsigned returned envelope is one of the main reasons ballots get rejected. Your signatures on the envelope and your voter registration record will be compared to make sure they match. The secrecy of your ballot will be protected.

Get it in on time! Mail your ballot or drop it off early and in-person an official ballot drop box or at the City Hall Voting Center.

No stamp, no problem! All vote-by-mail ballots come with prepaid postage envelopes.

Don’t panic! If you make a mistake filling out your ballot, ask the Department of Elections to send you a replacement by using the San Francisco Voter Portal or calling 415-554-4375.

Return your ballot

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Vote safe during the pandemic

The safest way to vote is to return your ballot by mail or using an official ballot drop box. If you need to return your ballot in person, check wait times for a faster and safer experience. Be sure to wear a mask.

Check wait times

Return your ballot by mail

To return your ballot by mail, the envelope must be postmarked by Election Day, February 15. Be sure to check collection times on the blue USPS mailbox. If the last collection time on the mailbox is 3:00pm, and you drop off your ballot at 3:15pm on February 15, your ballot will not be counted.

Learn more about voting by mail

Drop off your ballot in person

Beginning January 18, you have several choices for where to drop off your ballot:

Any official ballot drop box. There are 34 throughout the city, available every day, 24 hours a day.
At the City Hall Voting Center (1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, ground floor). Hours: Every weekday, 8am–5pm. The last two weekends (February 5–6 and 12–13), 10am–4 pm. On Election Day (February 15), 7am–8pm.

Locations, dates, and times may change. Confirm before you head out.

Find a ballot drop box

On Election Day, February 15, you have several choices for where to drop off your ballot. These locations will be open on Election Day from 7am to 8pm. You must drop off your ballot in person on Election Day no later than 8pm.

Any official ballot drop box
Your assigned polling place
Any of the 314 polling places throughout the city
The City Hall Voting Center
Or, authorize someone to drop off your completed and signed ballot for you

Find a polling place

Get help with ballot pick up, delivery, and return

San Francisco provides several other options for ballot pick up, delivery, and return so that every voter can cast their ballot safely and securely.

Authorize a family member or housemate to pick up your ballot

If you’re a registered voter, you may authorize a family member or housemate to pick up your vote-by-mail ballot and bring it to you.

Vote using emergency ballot pick up and delivery

Beginning February 8, if you need a ballot but are hospitalized or homebound because of illness, disability, or confinement, including for a COVID–19 quarantine, you may authorize anyone to pick up your ballot and bring it to you, or you may ask for Department of Elections staff to bring your ballot to you. To request emergency ballot pick up and delivery, contact the Department of Elections at 415-554-4375 (you may need to submit a form or other written request).

Authorize anyone to deliver your ballot

Any voter who is unable to return their vote-by-mail ballot may authorize another person to return their ballot by mail, or to any ballot drop box, voting center, or polling place. To authorize someone to return your vote-by-mail ballot for you, complete and sign the Ballot Return Authorization section on your official ballot return envelope.

Vote using the accessible vote-by-mail system

Any registered voter can use the remote accessible vote-by-mail system to vote. This system allows voters to mark screen readable vote-by-mail ballots using internet-connected devices, such as computers or tablets, and is compatible with personal assistive technology, such as screen readers.

Vote using the curbside service

Any voter may vote “curbside” at any polling place or at the City Hall Voting Center by calling the Department of Elections at 415-554-4375 or by having a companion enter the facility and ask that voting materials be brought to you outside.

Vote if you’re in the military or in another country

San Francisco voters who are in the military or are in another country can use the remote accessible vote-by-mail system to vote, or they can choose to receive a ballot via email, fax, or postal mail. Check the ballot delivery method in your registration record using the San Francisco Voter Portal.

Other assistance

For additional assistance, contact the San Francisco Department of Elections.

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Register to vote

Verify your registration

Verify your registration

Verify your registration

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Verify your registration

Update your registration

Verify your registration

Update your registration

Register to vote online

Other ways to register or re-register

Return your voter registration form by the January 31 deadline

Track your ballot

Fill out your ballot

Get educated about your ballot

Make sure your ballot will be counted

Return your ballot

Vote safe during the pandemic

Return your ballot by mail

Drop off your ballot in person

Get help with ballot pick up, delivery, and return

Authorize a family member or housemate to pick up your ballot

Vote using emergency ballot pick up and delivery

Authorize anyone to deliver your ballot

Vote using the accessible vote-by-mail system

Vote using the curbside service

Vote if you’re in the military or in another country

Other assistance

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