Department of Elections
City and County of San Francisco
John Arntz, Director
For Immediate Release
SAN FRANCISCO, Thursday, October 31, 2024 – The Department of Elections reminds all eligible San Franciscans there is still time to register and cast a ballot in the November 5, 2024, Consolidated General Election.
“With Election Day a few days away, I encourage every eligible San Franciscan who has not yet voted to take advantage of the many convenient options available,” said Director John Arntz. “If you are registered and have received a ballot by mail, you can return your ballot either by mail or by hand-delivery. If you are not yet registered or need a replacement ballot, you can vote in person at the City Hall Voting Center from now and through Election Day or at your polling place on Election Day. Whatever option you choose, make sure to participate!”
Mail Ballot Return. This month, the Department of Elections mailed a ballot to every local voter who registered by October 21. To be counted, a mail ballot must be returned either by mail (postmarked by November 5 and received by November 12) or in person to a voting site or ballot drop off box by the close of polls at 8 p.m. on November 5. Additionally, any local voter can also authorize another person to pick up a ballot for them (using the Ballot Pick-up Authorization Form at sfelections.gov/forms) and/or return their ballot by completing the “Authorization” section of their return envelope.
- To check voting site locations and wait times, go to sfelections.gov/pollingplace
- To check USPS box locations and collection times, go to usps.com/locator
- To check official ballot drop box locations, go to sfelections.gov/ballotdropoff.
In-Person Voting. Any eligible San Franciscan can still register and vote in person in this election. At all local voting sites, all informational materials and official ballots will be available in Chinese, English, Spanish, and Filipino. In addition, facsimile (reference) ballots will be available in Burmese, Japanese, Korean, Thai, and Vietnamese. Any in-person voter may choose to mark and cast a paper ballot or an accessible (touchscreen or audio) ballot or request “curbside” voting service. Any voter may also request personal assistance (poll worker nametags show language spoken) or call the Department’s phone bank, (415) 554-4375, which can provide assistance in hundreds of languages.
The City Hall Voting Center will remain open every day up through Election Day, as follows:
- Every weekday through November 4, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- This weekend, November 2-3, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Election Day, Tuesday, November 5, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
On Election Day, all local polling places will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. To locate your polling place:
- Use the online tool at sfelections.gov/pollingplace
- Refer to the back cover of your Voter Information Pamphlet
- Call the Department of Elections at (415) 554-4375.
Emergency Voting Services. Any local voter who cannot vote by mail or in person because they are hospitalized or otherwise unable to travel to an in-person voting site can request emergency ballot service by calling (415) 554-4375 or emailing ballotdelivery@sfgov.org.
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Department of Elections
City and County of San Francisco
1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place
City Hall, Room 48
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 554-4375
sfelections.gov