Voter essentials

These resources are about the November 8, 2022 election. They are provided for reference, and should not be relied upon for future elections.

A voting plan is just what it sounds like: figuring out how and when you will vote. Get started with our helpful voting resources for the next election.

We review ballot measures (also called propositions) and decide whether to support, oppose, take no position, or remain neutral. Our nonpartisan endorsements are based on our advocacy positions and League principles.

For many elections, we provide information about San Francisco ballot measures, also called propositions:

• Pros & Cons Guide, our trusted nonpartisan analysis of San Francisco ballot measures.
• Proposition discussions, videos with discussions of select ballot measures by both proponents and opponents.

LWV of California's Easy Voter Guide provides busy voters with nonpartisan information about California statewide elections.

For many elections, we provide two types of candidate information*: 

• Candidate statements, short videos by a candidate about their platforms and qualifications for office. 
• Candidate forums, events where voters can ask policy-oriented questions that all candidates at the forum answer. 

* All candidates for an office are invited to participate in candidate forums and statements. LWVSF does not support or oppose candidates or political parties.