Vote

What is on the June 7 ballot?

On the federal level, you will be asked to vote for:

United States Senator
There are two votes for Senate on your ballot — a special election for the remainder of the current term ending January 2023 and a regular election for the full term from January 2023 to January 2029. You may vote on both. Choose one from the list of candidates for the current partial term -and- one from the list of candidates for the new full term.
United States Representative in Congress, District 11 or District 15
Choose one from the list of candidates for District 11 or District 15. Look up your U.S. Representative district.

On the state level, you will be asked to vote for:

Governor
Choose one from the list of candidates.
Lieutenant Governor
Choose one from the list of candidates.
Secretary of State
Choose one from the list of candidates.
Controller
Choose one from the list of candidates.
Treasurer
Choose one from the list of candidates.
Attorney General
Choose one from the list of candidates.
Insurance Commissioner
Choose one from the list of candidates.
Member of State Board of Equalization, District 2
Choose one from the list of candidates. All SF residents are in BoE D2.
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Choose one from the list of candidates.
Member of the State Assembly, District 17 or District 19
Choose one from the list of candidates for District 17 or District 19. Look up your State Assembly district.

On the local San Francisco level, you will be asked to vote for:

City Attorney
Choose one from the list of candidates.

You will also be asked to vote "Yes" or "No" on eight San Francisco ballot measures.

Proposition A — Muni Reliability and Street Safety Bond
Proposition B — Building Inspection Commission
Proposition C — Recall Timelines and Vacancy Process
Proposition D — Victims and Witness Rights
Proposition E — Behested Payments
Proposition F — Refuse Collection and Disposal
Proposition G — Public Health Emergency Leave
Proposition H — District Attorney

Learn about the ballot measures in LWVSF's Pros & Cons Guide.

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

Get information about the candidates in the San Francisco Department of Elections Voter Information Pamphlet or in the California Secretary of State Voter Information Guide.

Why are there two votes for U.S. Senator now?

There are two votes for United States Senator for California on your ballot because of recent changes to the law on filling Senate vacancies. The seat became vacant when Kamala Harris left the Senate to become Vice President of the United States. Alex Padilla was appointed by Governor Gavin Newsom to fill the vacant Senate position.

However, the U.S. Constitution states that governors' temporary appointees to the Senate can serve only "until the people fill the vacancies by election." Therefore, in September 2021, California passed a bill that calls for an election whenever a Senate seat becomes vacant.

As a result, there are two contests for Senate on your ballot, and you may vote on both. One is a special election for the remainder of the current term ending January 2023, which is the term vacated by Kamala Harris. One is a regular election for the full 6-year term beginning January 2023 and ending January 2029.

Why are some San Franciscans voting for State Assemblymember District 17 again? Didn't we just do that?

The race for California State Assemblymember District 17 is on this ballot because an election must be held for the full two-year term that begins in 2023. The June 7 vote is the primary election for the Assembly seat, and November will be the run-off election. Because of the timing of when candidates needed to file, David Campos' name is on the June primary ballot, but Campos told the San Francisco Chronicle he is no longer running for Assembly District 17.

The State Assembly District 17 contest also appeared on ballots for elections earlier this year to determine who would complete the remainder of the term vacated by David Chiu when he was appointed by Mayor Breed as San Francisco City Attorney.

Are there local propositions or state measures on the ballot?

Yes. There are eight local propositions on the ballot for the June 7, 2022 election.

Where can I learn about the San Francisco ballot measures?

Get information about the San Francisco ballot measures in the LWVSF Pros & Cons Guide or in the SF Department of Elections Voter Information Pamphlet.

Are there state measures on the ballot?

No. There are no state measures on the ballot for the June 7, 2022 election.

What are the League of Women Voters' positions on the candidate races?

The League does not support or oppose candidates or political parties so we do not have any positions on the candidate races.

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

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.

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

No. 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 — but not other elections. Learn about non-citizen voting in San Francisco.

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 May 31, you should call the Department of Elections to discuss your options.

Register to vote (or update your registration)

Register to vote

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 May 23.

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 early May.

Check your registration

Update your registration

Verify your registration

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 May 23, 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 May 23 deadline

If you miss the May 23 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, June 7, at a polling place.

Learn about conditional registration

Fill out your ballot

Get educated about your ballot

You will be asked to vote for candidates for several state and federal offices, San Francisco City Attorney, and eight San Francisco ballot measures.

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

LWVSF member Jennifer Waggoner with fabulous bangs, wearing a black shirt, and holding her vote-by-m

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, June 7. A postmark is an official stamp on a piece of mail that provides the place, date, and time the piece of mail was accepted by the United States Postal Service. Postmarks are used to determine if returned ballots have been mailed by the deadline.

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 June 7, your ballot will not be postmarked in time and your vote will not be counted.

If you are not sure that your ballot will be postmarked in time, it is much better to instead drop off your ballot at an official ballot drop box or polling place.

Learn more about voting by mail

Drop off your ballot in person

Beginning May 9, 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 (except Memorial Day, May 30), 8am–5pm. The last two weekends (May 28–29 and June 4–5), 10am–4pm. On Election Day (June 7), 7am–8pm.

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

Find a ballot drop box

On Election Day, June 7, 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 588 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. For assistance not described below, contact the San Francisco Department of Elections.

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.

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 emergency ballot pick up and delivery

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).

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.

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