Agency
Department of Elections
We conduct free, fair, and functional elections for the City and County of San Francisco.
Today is Election Day!
The City Hall Voting Center, 501 polling places, and 37 ballot drop boxes are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. If returning a ballot by mail, voters are advised to take it to a Post Office counter and request a hand-stamped postmark dated November 3.Learn how to participate and moreRegister to Vote
There’s still time to register and vote! Learn more about same-day voter registration.
Find My Polling Place
Voting in person on Election Day? Find location of your assigned polling place.
View Ballot Drop Box Locations
37 official ballot drop boxes are open. Find a convenient location to return your ballot.
November 3 Election Results
The first preliminary results will be posted at approximately 8:45 p.m. on Election Night.
Calendar
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News
See all newsToday is Election Day for the November 3, 2026, Consolidated General Election
The Department of Elections Will Open 501 Neighborhood Polling Places on Election Day, November 3
The Department of Elections Announces Results Reporting Timeline for the November 3, 2026, Consolidated General Election
The Department of Elections Opens the City Hall Voting Center on the Two Weekends Before Election Day
The Department of Elections Reminds New Voters to Register by October 19 to Receive a Ballot by Mail
The Department of Elections Provides Guidance on Vote-by-Mail Ballot Envelopes for the November 3, 2026, Consolidated General Election
Services
Voting
Military and overseas voters
San Francisco residents away from home can still vote here.
Ranked-choice Voting
Learn when and how we use this voting method.
Ways to vote
You can choose to cast your ballot by mail or in person.
New voters
Learn how to register and vote as a first-time voter.
Elections language access
Learn about language services and voting materials available in multiple languages.
Accessible voting
Learn about accessible voting options and resources.
Get involved
Serve as a poll worker
Voter outreach
Learn how we engage San Franciscans in the voting process.
Be a polling place host
Host a polling location and receive a stipend.
High school student programs
Not quite old enough to vote? Learn how to help others participate.
Election observation
Observe various election processes.
Elections Advisory Committees
Join a committee and help improve voting services.
Resources
Election results
Access past election outcomes.
Future Elections
View a list of upcoming elections in San Francisco.
Data
Access and download election datasets.
Maps
View maps of the city's voting sites and districts.
Voter Forms
Find voter forms here
Voting Districts and Representatives
Find information about your districts and elected officials.
Election Security
Explore how elections are safeguarded.
Non-citizen voting in local Board of Education elections
Learn about non-citizen participation in Board of Education elections. The next Board of Education Election is scheduled for November 3, 2026.
Voter Information Pamphlet delivery options
By law we must mail a pamphlet to every voter, unless they opt out of postal delivery.
Previous Voter Information Pamphlets and Ballots
View archived voter pamphlets and ballots in the San Francisco Public Library's website.
About
Our mission is to provide equitable access to voting and election-related services and to conduct free, fair, and functional elections for the City and County of San Francisco.
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Address
Department of Elections1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Pl.
City Hall, Room 48
San Francisco, CA 94102
City Hall, Room 48
San Francisco, CA 94102
Phone
415-558-6100
Fax: 415-558-6109
TTY: 415-558-6108
中文: 415-558-6102
Español: 415-558-6103
Filipino: 415-558-6104
Vietnamese: 415-558-6105