AGENCY
Department of Elections
We conduct free, fair, and functional elections for the City and County of San Francisco.
AGENCY
Department of Elections
We conduct free, fair, and functional elections for the City and County of San Francisco.
Special Recall Election September 16, 2025
Only registered voters with a residential address in Supervisorial District 4 are eligible to vote in this election.Check your eligibility and learn moreServices
Voting
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.
Language access
Learn about languages services and materials to help every voter vote in their preferred language.
Accessible voting
Learn about resources to help every voter vote privately and independently.
Campaign Services
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Serve as a poll worker
Earn up to $295 helping on Election Day.
Voter outreach
We help local residents understand the voting process.
Host a polling place
Host a polling location and earn a stipend.
High school student programs
Not quite old enough to vote? You can still play a part in elections!
Election observation
Members of the public are welcome to observe election processes.
Advisory Committees
San Francisco Department of Elections Certifies Recall Petition for District 4 Supervisor
SAN FRANCISCO, Thursday, May 29, 2025 – Today, the San Francisco Department of Elections announced the certification of the petition to recall Joel Engardio, Member of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors representing District 4. The petition, submitted on May 22, 2025, was determined to contain 10,523 valid signatures, above the required threshold of 9,911 signatures. With the petition deemed sufficient, the Department will proceed with preparations for a special municipal election, which will take place on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, in accordance with San Francisco Charter Section 14.103. Only voters registered and residing in Supervisorial District 4 will be eligible to participate in this election.Read full press release hereResources
Election results
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Data
Access and download election datasets.
Maps
View maps of the city's voting sites and districts.
Forms
Find forms for voters and candidates.
Voting Districts and Representatives
Find information about your districts.
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 June 2, 2026.
Ranked-choice voting
Learn when and how this voting method is used.
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 Information Pamphlets and Ballots in the San Francisco Public Library's Government Information Center Collection
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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
415-554-4375
Fax: 415-554-7344
TTY: 415-554-4386
中文: 415-554-4367
Español: 415-554-4366
Filipino: 415-554-4310