San Francisco Voter Information Pamphlet - November 4, 2025 Election

Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Statewide Special Election

Letter from the Director

September 8, 2025

Dear San Francisco Voter,

For the November 4, 2025, Statewide Special Election, all registered voters will receive a one-card ballot that lists one statewide ballot measure with a “Yes-or-No” question. To review information regarding this measure, visit the California Secretary of State’s Voter Information Guide website at voterguide.sos.ca.gov.

Voting by Mail
Beginning October 2, the Department of Elections will mail ballots to all registered voters in San Francisco. Voters may return their completed ballot by mail or deliver them to any of the City’s 37 ballot drop-off boxes, which will be available from October 6 through 8 p.m. on Election Day, November 4. To view drop-off box locations, visit sfelections.gov/ballotdropoff.

Voting in Person
The City Hall Voting Center, located in front of Room 48, will be open to all San Francisco voters on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., beginning October 6 through November 3, excluding the October 13 holiday. The Voting Center will also be open on the weekend of November 1 and 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and on Election Day, November 4, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. This site will serve voters who wish to vote in person, drop off completed ballots, use accessible voting equipment, or, after the October 20 registration deadline, register and vote provisionally.

On Election Day, the Department will open 100 polling places throughout the City for in-person voting and vote-by-mail ballot drop-off from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voters may confirm their assigned polling location by logging into the Voter Portal at sfelections.gov/voterportal. The polling place address is also listed on the Vote-by-Mail Instructions included in the vote-by-mail packet, along with an “I Voted!” sticker.

Election Results
The Department will release preliminary local election results on Election Night at approximately 8:45 p.m. and will post them at sfelections.gov/results. Statewide results will be available on the California Secretary of State website at sos.ca.gov/elections.

Visit the Voter Portal at sfelections.gov/voterportal to access your voter information, track your ballot, and more. For questions or assistance, call the Department at (415) 554-4375, email sfvote@sfgov.org, or visit sfelections.gov.

Respectfully,
John Arntz, Director

Purpose of the Voter Information Pamphlet

This pamphlet includes your sample ballot, election information, and voting options. This pamphlet is available in English, Chinese, Spanish, and Filipino, and online in PDF, HTML, or MP3 at sfelections.gov/vip. To request a large-print or an audio copy on CD or USB, call (415) 554-4375 or email sfvote@sfgov.org.

About the November 4 Election

On November 4, 2025, California voters will decide on Proposition 50, a constitutional amendment that seeks to temporarily change the state’s congressional district maps starting in 2026. California’s new maps would be used until the California Citizens Redistricting Commission draws new maps following the 2030 U.S. Census.

A “Yes” vote on this proposition means: The state would use new, legislatively drawn congressional district maps starting in 2026. California’s new maps would be used until the California Citizens Redistricting Commission draws new maps following the 2030 U.S. Census.

A “No” vote on this proposition means: Current congressional district maps drawn by the California Citizens Redistricting Commission would continue to be used in California until the Commission draws new maps following the 2030 U.S. Census.

Learn More About This Election

The Secretary of State has prepared the official State Voter Information Guide, which will be mailed to all households in September. The Guide includes the full text of Proposition 50, impartial analyses, arguments for and against the measure, and rebuttals. You may also access the Guide online at voterguide.sos.ca.gov.

Ways To Vote

You may return your completed ballot by mail, vote early in person at City Hall, outside Room 48, or cast your ballot on Election Day at your assigned polling place.

Vote by Mail

Follow the Vote-by-Mail Instructions enclosed in your ballot packet. To be counted, mailed ballots must be postmarked on or before Election Day, November 4, and received by the Department of Elections by November 12.

Drop Off Your Voted Ballot

You can drop off your voted ballot at any vote center, polling place, or Official Ballot Drop Box in California.

In San Francisco, 37 Official Ballot Drop Boxes will be open from October 6 through Election Day, November 4, until 8 p.m. To find a location, visit sfelections.gov/ballotdropoff or call (415) 554-4375.

Vote in Person

You may vote early at City Hall, outside Room 48, beginning October 6 through Election Day, November 4.

Monday through Friday: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (except October 13 holiday)
Weekend of November 1 and 2: 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Election Day, November 4: 7:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.

On Election Day, 100 polling places across San Francisco will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Your polling place address is printed in the top right corner of the Vote-by-Mail Instructions enclosed in your ballot packet. You can also look it up at sfelections.gov/voterportal.

Accessible Vote-by-Mail System

Starting October 6, any registered voter can access their ballot through the Accessible Vote-by-Mail (AVBM) System at sfelections.gov/access. To be counted, the completed ballot must be printed and returned by mail or in person no later than 8 p.m. on Election Day.

Track Your Ballot

Visit sfelections.gov/voterportal to track your ballot and confirm when it has been accepted for counting. If there is an issue with your ballot envelope, such as a missing signature, the portal will alert you and provide instructions on how to resolve the issue. You can also sign up for automatic updates by email, text, or phone at wheresmyballot.sos.ca.gov.

Election Results

The Department of Elections will release preliminary results on November 4 starting at 8:45 p.m. and will continue posting updates throughout Election Night and the canvass period.

All preliminary and final local election results will be available at sfelections.gov/results and in the Department of Elections office. Statewide results will be posted on the California Secretary of State’s website at sos.ca.gov.

Election Observation

The public may observe various election processes, including ballot counting, either in person at the Department’s office or via livestream at sfelections.gov/observe.

Additional Voter Resources

Learn about accessible voting resources, services, and curbside voting: sfelections.gov/accessibility

If you or someone you know is homebound or hospitalized, you can request ballot delivery or pick up service. Contact us by phone at (415) 554-4375, or email ballotdelivery@sfgov.org

Disability Rights California Voting Hotline (888) 569-7955 is open on Election Day, as well as before and after the election.

Learn about our language services: sfelections.gov/language

Subscribe to our official news and updates: sfelections.gov/trustedinfo

About the Elections Commission

The Elections Commission oversees public elections in San Francisco and sets general policies for the Department of Elections. It also approves and assesses plans for each election. Current members of this Commission include:

Michelle Parker, President
Appointed by the Board of Education

Renita LiVolsi, Vice President
Appointed by the Public Defender

Kelly Wong
Appointed by the Board of Supervisors

Rebecca Bers
Appointed by the City Attorney

Trevor McNeil
Appointed by the Mayor

Vacant
To be appointed by the District Attorney

Vacant
To be appointed by the Treasurer

Key Dates

October 6, 2025

Vote-by-mail ballot packets arriving in mailboxes
In-person voting begins at the Voting Center in City Hall, in front of Room 48
37 ballot drop boxes open in San Francisco

October 20, 2025

Voter registration deadline (to receive a ballot by mail). Voters who missed the registration deadline can still register conditionally and vote provisionally in person either at City Hall or at a polling place on Election Day before 8 p.m.

November 4, 2025, Election Day

100 polling places open in San Francisco from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Preliminary local election results released by the Department at 8:45 p.m.

Have Questions? We are Here to Help!

Contact our multilingual team, email us, or visit our office!

Phone:
English: (415) 554-4375
TTY: (415) 554-4386
Español: (415) 554-4366
中文: (415) 554-4367
Filipino: (415) 554-4310

Mail:
Department of Elections
1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place
City Hall, Room 48
San Francisco, CA 94102

Email:
sfvote@sfgov.org

Download Sample Ballot

You may use this sample ballot to practice marking your choice. Please remember, you must use the official ballot to cast your vote.

Download Facsimile Ballot

You may use this facsimile ballot as a reference when marking your official ballot. Please remember, you must use the official ballot to cast your vote.