Register to Vote
To be eligible to vote in an upcoming election, a completed voter registration card must be postmarked no later than 15 days before Election Day. If you are registering for the first time or have moved since the last election, please register with the San Francisco Department of Elections by October 24, 2011 to be eligible to vote in the upcoming election on November 8, 2011.

Early Voting
You have the ability to cast your vote prior to election day at City Hall, outside Room 48:
Monday – Friday
October 11 to November 7 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday
October 29 and 30 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
November 5 and 6 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Voting by Mail
If you choose to submit your vote by mail, please note that your ballot must be received at the Department of Elections at City Hall or at any San Francisco polling place by 8:00 p.m. on election day. This is true regardless of when the ballot is postmarked.

Ranked Choice Voting
Ranked-Choice voting was passed by the voters as an amendment to the City Charter in March of 2002. Ranked-choice voting allows San Francisco voters to rank up to three candidates for a single office. This makes it possible to elect local officials by majority vote without the need for a separate run-off election. To learn more about ranked choice voting, watch this video created by the Department of Elections.

Get Engaged – Attend an Event
Several organizations are sponsoring events throughout election season to help educate the public on ballot measures and candidates running for office.  

Tuesday, October 4, 2011 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Sheriff Candidate Forum
Sheriff candidates will answer questions from the audience about their plans if elected Sheriff of San Francisco. This forum is sponsored In collaboration with the Junior League of San Francisco
Location: The Koret Auditorium, Main Branch San Francisco Public Library
Please RSVP 415-989-8683 or lwvsf@lwvsf.org

Wednesday, October 5, 2011 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Mayoral Candidate Forum
Mayoral candidates will answer questions from journalists and from the audience about their plans if elected Mayor of San Francisco.
Location: The Robertson Auditorium, UCSF Mission Bay, 1675 Owens Street

Saturday, October 15, 2011 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Pre-election Membership Breakfast
The League’s Speakers Bureau will present the ballot propositions for the November 8, 2011 election.
Location: Please call the office at (415) 989-8683 or email lwvsf@lwvsf.org to get location details.