What San Francisco voters need for the November 3, 2026 general election — official dates, tools, and offices only. Updated July 2026.
| Milestone | Date / rule |
|---|---|
| Voter-registration deadline | Monday, October 19, 2026 (15 days before). After that, conditional (same-day) voter registration with a provisional ballot is available October 20 – November 3, 2026. |
| Early voting | In-person early voting sites open beginning October 5, 2026 (locations/hours vary by county); ballot drop-off locations open in all counties October 6 – November 3, 2026. |
| Election Day | Tuesday, November 3, 2026 (polls per county hours) |
Confirm you are registered (and your address is current) with the official California tool:
Check your registration →Every active registered voter is automatically mailed a ballot — no application needed; counties begin mailing no later than October 5, 2026. Return by mail (postmarked by November 3 and received within 7 days), to a drop box October 6 – November 3, or in person by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day.
City and County of San Francisco Department of Elections runs the election for San Francisco — polling places, sample ballots, and results. Offers an online Voter Portal (sfelections.org/voterportal) for polling-place and voter-record lookup.
San Francisco County elections →California elections division →
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