Measures and ballot arguments

Ballot Measures

San Francisco ballots may include state, local, or district measures. Governmental bodies propose most measures, but voters can propose measures too. You can learn about this process in our Guide to Initiative Measures (PDF) and Guide to Recalling Local Elected Officials (PDF). You can also schedule an appointment or call us at 415-554-4375. This page provides information about local, district, and initiative measures. The Secretary of State provides information about state measures. Please refer to our Ballot Measure Calendars to learn about ballot measure timelines for the upcoming elections in 2026.

Ballot Measure Calendar – June 2, 2026

Qualified initiative measures will be finalized after February 2, 2026
Qualified local measures will be finalized after February 27, 2026
Qualified district measures will be finalized after March 6, 2026

Ballot Measure Calendar – November 3, 2026

Ballot measure submission deadlines are set by law. When reading about ballot measures below, please note:

• The Director of Elections determines the title and letter designation.
• The title is subject to change before the measure receives a letter.
• If there is no contact information for a measure, the proponent has not authorized us to release this information.
• Our list of potential measures can only include those properly submitted to us.

Qualified measures

Potential measures

Potential measures are posted upon submission to the Department of Elections.

Ballot arguments

For the September 16, 2025 Special Recall Election, voters who live in Supervisorial District 4 and are registered with a District 4 residential address may author ballot arguments to appear in the Voter Information Pamphlet for a fee. You can learn about this process in the Paid Ballot Arguments Guide (PDF). These arguments are due by noon on June 30, 2025 and will be printed in the order in which they are received.

You must submit the required form(s) in person at our office by the deadline. You can complete forms in advance or get them from our office. We print ballot arguments in the Voter Information Pamphlet in the order they are submitted.

Ballot argument forms

• Control Sheet A (PDF) Always required. Use this form to present your argument and identify a primary author.
• Ballot Label Form (PDF) Always required. Use this form to include a Supporter or Opponent in the ballot label on the official ballot.
• Control Sheet B (PDF) Have more than one argument author? Use this form to identify all authors.
• Consent Form (PDF) Have supporters who are not authors? Use this form to provide their consent.
• Assignment Form (PDF) Want to assign your right to submit a ballot argument? Use this form to do so.

For questions about ballot arguments, please schedule an appointment or call 415-554-4375.

Learn about past ballot measures

See past ballot measure information and past Voter Information Pamphlets.

For results of ballot measures, see election results.

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