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November 3, 2026 General Election · Election night returns

San Francisco County election results

351,502ballots counted65.6% of 535,608 registered voters
~37,600ballots left to countcounty estimate
62contests on the ballotwith semi-official returns

Turnout as ballots are counted

Same point in the count (7 days after Election Day):

  • 202665.6%so far
  • 202258.6%(62.3% final)
  • 202474.4%(78.9% final)
Nov 2022 generalNov 2024 generalNov 2026
0%20%40%60%80%Election Day+7 days+14 days+21 days+28 days2022: 62.3% final2024: 78.9% final2026: 65.6%0%20%40%60%80%Election Day+14 days+28 days2022 62.3%2024 78.9%2026 65.6%
Show the data
YearCounty reportHours after polls closedBallots countedTurnout
20222022-11-08 20:420.7132,29626.59%
20222022-11-08 21:301.5143,68228.88%
20222022-11-08 22:322.5157,99631.75%
20222022-11-09 00:014.0158,20031.80%
20222022-11-10 15:5643.9167,79833.72%
20222022-11-11 15:5567.9195,32739.26%
20222022-11-12 15:5691.9224,87145.19%
20222022-11-13 15:54115.9246,51549.54%
20222022-11-14 15:56139.9269,05054.07%
20222022-11-15 15:57164.0291,72658.63%
20222022-11-16 15:55187.9302,25660.75%
20222022-11-17 15:55211.9307,12161.73%
20222022-11-18 15:56235.9309,29462.16%
20222022-11-22 15:57331.9309,99462.30%
20222022-11-29 16:00500.0310,07162.32%
20222022-12-01 15:41547.7310,07162.32%
20242024-11-05 20:410.7197,10837.74%
20242024-11-05 21:321.5207,59239.75%
20242024-11-05 22:342.6232,98544.61%
20242024-11-06 00:304.5234,45344.89%
20242024-11-07 15:5644.0259,21849.63%
20242024-11-08 15:4567.8289,13555.36%
20242024-11-09 15:3591.6325,11462.25%
20242024-11-10 15:58116.0364,95969.88%
20242024-11-11 15:42139.7382,29273.20%
20242024-11-12 15:41163.7388,75874.44%
20242024-11-13 15:40187.7390,43774.76%
20242024-11-14 15:45211.8396,54375.93%
20242024-11-15 15:45235.8403,46677.25%
20242024-11-16 15:58260.0409,74778.46%
20242024-11-18 15:40307.7411,70878.83%
20242024-11-19 16:13332.2412,04178.90%
20242024-11-21 15:41379.7412,09078.90%
20242024-12-03 15:00667.0412,23178.93%
20262026-11-03 21:081.1154,36428.82%
20262026-11-03 21:471.8164,02730.62%
20262026-11-03 22:442.7184,73734.49%
20262026-11-03 23:453.8185,03234.55%
20262026-11-04 16:0020.0206,32038.52%
20262026-11-05 16:0044.0256,38247.87%
20262026-11-06 16:0068.0307,91757.49%
20262026-11-07 16:0092.0332,46762.07%
20262026-11-08 16:00116.0342,84464.01%
20262026-11-09 16:00140.0347,93864.96%
20262026-11-10 16:00164.0351,50265.63%

From the county’s results updates, timed from 8 p.m. on Election Day; earlier years are linear between updates.

D DemocraticR Republican* IncumbentLocal offices are nonpartisan.

Where available, statewide or districtwide totals from the California Secretary of State are shown first. Races that extend beyond this county offer “County only” for the county registrar’s count. Reports may update at different times.

Statewide offices 9

State propositions 14

  • California Proposition 1Yes/No questionProposition 1Ballot question

    AUTHORIZES BONDS FOR HOUSING AFFORDABILITY PROGRAMS. LEGISLATIVE STATUTE. Authorizes $11.25 billion in state general obligation bonds for housing affordability programs, including multifamily rental housing, mortgages for veterans, supportive housing, preservation of existing affordable housing, and downpayment assistance. Fiscal Impact: Increased state cost of $500 million to $600 million annually for about 25 years to repay the housing bond.

    A yes vote means

    The state could borrow $11.25 billion through general obligation bonds to support veterans and affordable housing programs.

    Source: California Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide ↗
    1. YesYes61.1%7,310,455
    2. NoNo38.9%4,663,551
    Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 12, 2026, 7:53 a.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State
  • California Proposition 2Yes/No questionProposition 2Ballot question

    INCREASES STATE’S RAINY DAY FUND. LEGISLATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. Increases California's Rainy Day Fund, approved by voters in 2014, to provide funding for education, health care, public safety, and other essential services during economic downturns. Fiscal Impact: State budget reserves would be higher.

    A yes vote means

    State budget reserve rules would change so the Rainy Day Fund holds more money, and the state would make extra debt payments for longer.

    Source: California Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide ↗
    1. YesYes61.3%7,331,507
    2. NoNo38.7%4,632,231
    Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 12, 2026, 7:53 a.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State
  • California Proposition 3Yes/No questionProposition 3Ballot question

    PROVIDES PERMANENT FUNDING FOR SCHOOLS AND HEALTH CARE BY EXTENDING EXISTING TAX ON HIGH INCOMES. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. Makes permanent existing voter-approved tax rates for individuals earning over $371,000 (adjusted annually for inflation). Allocates tax revenues to public education. Fiscal Impact: Maintains $5 billion to $15 billion of annual state income tax revenue by making a temporary tax increase on high-income earners permanent instead of letting it expire in 2031.

    A yes vote means

    An income tax increase on high-income earners in place since 2012 would become permanent instead of expiring in 2031.

    Source: California Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide ↗
    1. YesYes60.7%7,325,303
    2. NoNo39.3%4,746,890
    Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 12, 2026, 7:53 a.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State
  • California Proposition 4Yes/No questionProposition 4Ballot question

    REPEALS PROHIBITION AGAINST PUBLIC FUNDING OF ELECTION CAMPAIGNS. LEGISLATIVE STATUTE. Repeals prohibition on state and local governments offering public funding of candidate election campaigns. Public funding programs may not use funds earmarked for education, transportation, or public safety. Fiscal Impact: Ongoing costs to the state of a few hundred thousand dollars each year for the Fair Political Practices Commission to answer questions from state and local governments about public campaign finance programs.

    A yes vote means

    State and local governments could create public campaign financing programs for candidates, subject to limits on which public funds could be used and how.

    Source: California Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide ↗
    1. NoNo50.3%5,943,929
    2. YesYes49.7%5,872,250
    Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 12, 2026, 7:53 a.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State
  • California Proposition 5Yes/No questionProposition 5Ballot question

    CHANGES RECALL ELECTION PROCESS FOR STATEWIDE OFFICERS. LEGISLATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. Under current law, voters elect replacement candidates at the same time as the recall election. This measure instead fills recall vacancies by subsequent special election or appointment. Fiscal Impact: Net fiscal effect unknown. In the event of a recall, savings or costs of millions of dollars to administer the election depending on the office recalled.

    A yes vote means

    Recall elections would no longer ask who should fill the vacancy; vacancies typically would be filled by special election or appointment.

    Source: California Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide ↗
    1. YesYes51.9%6,030,402
    2. NoNo48.1%5,585,459
    Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 12, 2026, 7:53 a.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State
  • California Proposition 37Yes/No questionProposition 37Ballot question

    CREATES LOAN PROGRAM FOR MIDDLE-INCOME BUYERS OF QUALIFIED NEW HOMES. INITIATIVE STATUTE. Authorizes $25 billion in bonds to offer eligible buyers fixed-rate mortgages for up to 17% of purchase price of a newly constructed home priced below about $1.5 million. Borrowers must be California residents, occupy the home, meet income limits, and pay at least 3% down. Bonds repaid by mortgage payments, not State. Fiscal Impact: No direct state or local costs.

    A yes vote means

    The state would create a homebuying assistance program funded by up to $25 billion in revenue bonds repaid by homeowners' loan payments.

    Source: California Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide ↗
    1. YesYes62.4%7,431,832
    2. NoNo37.6%4,478,694
    Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 12, 2026, 7:53 a.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State
  • California Proposition 38Yes/No questionProposition 38Ballot question

    AUTHORIZES BONDS FOR IMMUNOLOGY MEDICAL RESEARCH. INITIATIVE STATUTE. Authorizes $8.4 billion in general obligation bonds for immunology and immunotherapy research, half to a single University of California-affiliated nonprofit medical research institute, half to research grants. Fiscal Impact: Increased state cost of $500 million to $600 million annually for about 20 years to repay the research bond, with some or all of the cost offset if the funded research generates revenue.

    A yes vote means

    The state could borrow $8.4 billion to support immunology and immunotherapy research by California research institutes and universities.

    Source: California Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide ↗
    1. YesYes54.0%6,449,704
    2. NoNo46.0%5,489,522
    Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 12, 2026, 7:53 a.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State
  • California Proposition 39Yes/No questionProposition 39Ballot question

    PROHIBITS CITIZENS FROM VOTING UNLESS THEY PRESENT GOVERNMENT-ISSUED IDENTIFICATION. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. Invalidates mail ballots that do not have last four digits of designated government-issued identification number written on envelope. Prohibits in-person voting without presenting government-issued identification. Fiscal Impact: Costs of between tens of millions of dollars and low hundreds of millions of dollars each year to implement new voting requirements.

    A yes vote means

    Voters would be required to present additional identifying information, such as government-issued identification, to elections officials each time they vote.

    Source: California Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide ↗
    1. NoNo60.6%7,356,027
    2. YesYes39.4%4,789,934
    Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 12, 2026, 7:53 a.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State
  • California Proposition 40Yes/No questionProposition 40Ballot question

    IMPOSES ONE-TIME TAX ON CERTAIN TAXPAYERS. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT AND STATUTE. Imposes 5% tax on certain taxpayers with assets over $1 billion; revenue primarily for health care. Exempts revenues from constitutional requirements for school funding and spending limit. Fiscal Impact: Temporary revenue increase of tens of billions of dollars spread over several years from wealth tax on billionaires. Possible ongoing decrease of less than $1 billion per year in income tax revenue from billionaires.

    A yes vote means

    The state would collect a one-time tax from billionaires equal to 5 percent of their wealth.

    Source: California Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide ↗
    1. NoNo52.5%6,379,810
    2. YesYes47.5%5,782,729
    Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 12, 2026, 7:53 a.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State
  • California Proposition 41Yes/No questionProposition 41Ballot question

    PROHIBITS NEW STATE TAXES THAT EXCLUDE REVENUES FROM STATE SPENDING LIMIT. REQUIRES AUDITS FOR NEW STATE SPECIAL TAXES. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. Nullifies state taxes enacted after January 1, 2026 that exempt their revenues from voter-approved state spending limit. Requires pre-election and recurring audits of programs funded by new special taxes. Fiscal Impact: The net fiscal effect is unknown as it depends on future decisions by voters, the Legislature, and other policymakers.

    A yes vote means

    The State Auditor would review programs funded by new special taxes, and the state might not be able to exclude new special tax spending from its spending limit.

    Source: California Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide ↗
    1. NoNo55.1%6,575,557
    2. YesYes44.9%5,365,971
    Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 12, 2026, 7:53 a.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State
  • California Proposition 42Yes/No questionProposition 42Ballot question

    PROHIBITS NEW STATE PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES AND CERTAIN RETROACTIVE STATE TAXES. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. Prohibits any new state tax (1) imposed on the ownership of personal property (all things people own other than real estate), or (2) that applies retroactively based on taxpayer’s past activities. Nullifies taxes enacted after January 1, 2026 that conflict with this measure. Fiscal Impact: Possibility that tax revenues will not go up as much in the future.

    A yes vote means

    The state could not establish new taxes on the ownership of financial assets or other personal property.

    Source: California Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide ↗
    1. YesYes51.4%6,197,982
    2. NoNo48.6%5,860,395
    Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 12, 2026, 7:53 a.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State
  • California Proposition 43Yes/No questionProposition 43Ballot question

    LIMITS VOTERS’ ABILITY TO RAISE REVENUES FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES. LEGISLATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. Limits voters’ ability to pass voter-proposed local special taxes by increasing percentage of votes needed to approve such ballot measures from a majority (over 50%) to two-thirds, beginning January 1, 2027. Fiscal Impact: Possibility that local government tax revenues will not go up as much in the future due to a higher vote threshold for certain taxes.

    A yes vote means

    Certain voter-proposed local special taxes would require two-thirds voter approval instead of a majority.

    Source: California Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide ↗
    1. NoNo57.4%6,804,870
    2. YesYes42.6%5,042,901
    Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 12, 2026, 7:53 a.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State
  • California Proposition 44Yes/No questionProposition 44Ballot question

    REQUIRES COMMUNITY HEALTH CLINICS SPEND 90% OF REVENUE ON PROGRAM SERVICES. INITIATIVE STATUTE. Imposes penalties on nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Centers (community clinics providing primary care to medically underserved areas and populations) that spend less than 90% of revenue on “program services” advancing their charitable purpose, including but not limited to patient services. Fiscal Impact: Increased state costs in the low tens of millions of dollars per year, covered by fees.

    A yes vote means

    Certain private nonprofit health clinics would have to spend at least 90 percent of their revenue each year on providing health care services.

    Source: California Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide ↗
    1. NoNo82.1%9,713,528
    2. YesYes17.9%2,121,976
    Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 12, 2026, 7:53 a.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State
  • California Proposition 45Yes/No questionProposition 45Ballot question

    MODIFIES ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW FOR CERTAIN PROJECTS. INITIATIVE STATUTE. Amends California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to expedite environmental review for certain projects (including most housing, transportation, water, and health projects) by setting deadlines to complete environmental review and resolve lawsuits challenging project approvals. Fiscal Impact: Initial costs for state and local governments, likely in the high tens of millions of dollars—potentially exceeding $100 million—annually, partly covered by fees. Uncertain, potentially more significant positive or negative longer-term fiscal effects.

    A yes vote means

    Certain public and private projects would be eligible for new environmental review and court challenge procedures with tighter time limits.

    Source: California Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide ↗
    1. NoNo56.3%6,646,965
    2. YesYes43.7%5,154,160
    Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 12, 2026, 7:53 a.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State

Judicial retention 13

  • Associate Justice Retention of Associate Justice Charles A. Smiley, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 1Ballot question (form set by state law)

    Shall Associate Justice Retention of Associate Justice Charles A. Smiley, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 1 be elected to the office for the term provided by law?

    A yes vote means

    A yes vote keeps Retention of Associate Justice Charles A. Smiley, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 1 on the Court of Appeal for a new term; a no vote removes the justice, and the Governor appoints a replacement.

    Needed to pass

    Majority

    Source: California Elections Code § 13203 (retention ballot form) ↗
    1. YesYes87.9%209,151
    2. NoNo12.1%28,823
    San Francisco County voters only514 of 514 precinctsUpdated November 10, 2026, 4:00 p.m. PTSource: San Francisco Department of Elections
  • Associate Justice Retention of Associate Justice Danny Y. Chou, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 5Ballot question (form set by state law)

    Shall Associate Justice Retention of Associate Justice Danny Y. Chou, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 5 be elected to the office for the term provided by law?

    A yes vote means

    A yes vote keeps Retention of Associate Justice Danny Y. Chou, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 5 on the Court of Appeal for a new term; a no vote removes the justice, and the Governor appoints a replacement.

    Needed to pass

    Majority

    Source: California Elections Code § 13203 (retention ballot form) ↗
    1. YesYes88.6%209,714
    2. NoNo11.4%26,891
    San Francisco County voters only514 of 514 precinctsUpdated November 10, 2026, 4:00 p.m. PTSource: San Francisco Department of Elections
  • Associate Justice Retention of Associate Justice Gordon Burns, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 5Ballot question (form set by state law)

    Shall Associate Justice Retention of Associate Justice Gordon Burns, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 5 be elected to the office for the term provided by law?

    A yes vote means

    A yes vote keeps Retention of Associate Justice Gordon Burns, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 5 on the Court of Appeal for a new term; a no vote removes the justice, and the Governor appoints a replacement.

    Needed to pass

    Majority

    Source: California Elections Code § 13203 (retention ballot form) ↗
    1. YesYes87.6%205,268
    2. NoNo12.4%29,047
    San Francisco County voters only514 of 514 precinctsUpdated November 10, 2026, 4:00 p.m. PTSource: San Francisco Department of Elections
  • Associate Justice Retention of Associate Justice Ioana Petrou, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 3Ballot question (form set by state law)

    Shall Associate Justice Retention of Associate Justice Ioana Petrou, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 3 be elected to the office for the term provided by law?

    A yes vote means

    A yes vote keeps Retention of Associate Justice Ioana Petrou, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 3 on the Court of Appeal for a new term; a no vote removes the justice, and the Governor appoints a replacement.

    Needed to pass

    Majority

    Source: California Elections Code § 13203 (retention ballot form) ↗
    1. YesYes87.7%206,868
    2. NoNo12.3%29,120
    San Francisco County voters only514 of 514 precinctsUpdated November 10, 2026, 4:00 p.m. PTSource: San Francisco Department of Elections
  • Retention of Associate Justice Joshua Groban, California Supreme CourtYes/No questionAssociate Justice Joshua GrobanBallot question (form set by state law)

    Shall Associate Justice Joshua Groban be elected to the office for the term provided by law?

    A yes vote means

    A yes vote keeps Joshua Groban on the California Supreme Court for a new term; a no vote removes the justice, and the Governor appoints a replacement.

    Needed to pass

    Majority

    Source: California Elections Code § 13203 (retention ballot form) ↗
    1. YesYes71.4%6,844,523
    2. NoNo28.6%2,738,260
    Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 12, 2026, 7:53 a.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State
  • Associate Justice Retention of Associate Justice Kathleen M. Banke, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 1Ballot question (form set by state law)

    Shall Associate Justice Retention of Associate Justice Kathleen M. Banke, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 1 be elected to the office for the term provided by law?

    A yes vote means

    A yes vote keeps Retention of Associate Justice Kathleen M. Banke, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 1 on the Court of Appeal for a new term; a no vote removes the justice, and the Governor appoints a replacement.

    Needed to pass

    Majority

    Source: California Elections Code § 13203 (retention ballot form) ↗
    1. YesYes87.9%209,320
    2. NoNo12.1%28,837
    San Francisco County voters only514 of 514 precinctsUpdated November 10, 2026, 4:00 p.m. PTSource: San Francisco Department of Elections
  • Retention of Associate Justice Kelli M. Evans, California Supreme CourtYes/No questionAssociate Justice Kelli M. EvansBallot question (form set by state law)

    Shall Associate Justice Kelli M. Evans be elected to the office for the term provided by law?

    A yes vote means

    A yes vote keeps Kelli M. Evans on the California Supreme Court for a new term; a no vote removes the justice, and the Governor appoints a replacement.

    Needed to pass

    Majority

    Source: California Elections Code § 13203 (retention ballot form) ↗
    1. YesYes72.4%6,931,908
    2. NoNo27.6%2,642,432
    Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 12, 2026, 7:53 a.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State
  • Associate Justice Retention of Associate Justice Mark Simons, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 5Ballot question (form set by state law)

    Shall Associate Justice Retention of Associate Justice Mark Simons, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 5 be elected to the office for the term provided by law?

    A yes vote means

    A yes vote keeps Retention of Associate Justice Mark Simons, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 5 on the Court of Appeal for a new term; a no vote removes the justice, and the Governor appoints a replacement.

    Needed to pass

    Majority

    Source: California Elections Code § 13203 (retention ballot form) ↗
    1. YesYes87.1%204,884
    2. NoNo12.9%30,412
    San Francisco County voters only514 of 514 precinctsUpdated November 10, 2026, 4:00 p.m. PTSource: San Francisco Department of Elections
  • Associate Justice Retention of Associate Justice Monique Langhorne Wilson, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 1Ballot question (form set by state law)

    Shall Associate Justice Retention of Associate Justice Monique Langhorne Wilson, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 1 be elected to the office for the term provided by law?

    A yes vote means

    A yes vote keeps Retention of Associate Justice Monique Langhorne Wilson, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 1 on the Court of Appeal for a new term; a no vote removes the justice, and the Governor appoints a replacement.

    Needed to pass

    Majority

    Source: California Elections Code § 13203 (retention ballot form) ↗
    1. YesYes89.3%213,620
    2. NoNo10.7%25,570
    San Francisco County voters only514 of 514 precinctsUpdated November 10, 2026, 4:00 p.m. PTSource: San Francisco Department of Elections
  • Associate Justice Retention of Associate Justice Tara M. Desautels, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 2Ballot question (form set by state law)

    Shall Associate Justice Retention of Associate Justice Tara M. Desautels, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 2 be elected to the office for the term provided by law?

    A yes vote means

    A yes vote keeps Retention of Associate Justice Tara M. Desautels, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 2 on the Court of Appeal for a new term; a no vote removes the justice, and the Governor appoints a replacement.

    Needed to pass

    Majority

    Source: California Elections Code § 13203 (retention ballot form) ↗
    1. YesYes88.6%209,164
    2. NoNo11.4%26,806
    San Francisco County voters only514 of 514 precinctsUpdated November 10, 2026, 4:00 p.m. PTSource: San Francisco Department of Elections
  • Associate Justice Retention of Associate Justice Victor A. Rodriguez, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 3Ballot question (form set by state law)

    Shall Associate Justice Retention of Associate Justice Victor A. Rodriguez, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 3 be elected to the office for the term provided by law?

    A yes vote means

    A yes vote keeps Retention of Associate Justice Victor A. Rodriguez, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 3 on the Court of Appeal for a new term; a no vote removes the justice, and the Governor appoints a replacement.

    Needed to pass

    Majority

    Source: California Elections Code § 13203 (retention ballot form) ↗
    1. YesYes88.2%206,999
    2. NoNo11.8%27,693
    San Francisco County voters only514 of 514 precinctsUpdated November 10, 2026, 4:00 p.m. PTSource: San Francisco Department of Elections
  • Presiding Justice Retention of Presiding Justice Therese M. Stewart, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 2Ballot question (form set by state law)

    Shall Presiding Justice Retention of Presiding Justice Therese M. Stewart, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 2 be elected to the office for the term provided by law?

    A yes vote means

    A yes vote keeps Retention of Presiding Justice Therese M. Stewart, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 2 on the Court of Appeal for a new term; a no vote removes the justice, and the Governor appoints a replacement.

    Needed to pass

    Majority

    Source: California Elections Code § 13203 (retention ballot form) ↗
    1. YesYes89.2%212,043
    2. NoNo10.8%25,587
    San Francisco County voters only514 of 514 precinctsUpdated November 10, 2026, 4:00 p.m. PTSource: San Francisco Department of Elections
  • Presiding Justice Retention of Presiding Justice Tracie L. Brown, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 4Ballot question (form set by state law)

    Shall Presiding Justice Retention of Presiding Justice Tracie L. Brown, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 4 be elected to the office for the term provided by law?

    A yes vote means

    A yes vote keeps Retention of Presiding Justice Tracie L. Brown, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 4 on the Court of Appeal for a new term; a no vote removes the justice, and the Governor appoints a replacement.

    Needed to pass

    Majority

    Source: California Elections Code § 13203 (retention ballot form) ↗
    1. YesYes89.0%209,522
    2. NoNo11.0%25,845
    San Francisco County voters only514 of 514 precinctsUpdated November 10, 2026, 4:00 p.m. PTSource: San Francisco Department of Elections

U.S. House 2

    1. Scott Wiener53.3%160,400
    2. Connie Chan46.7%140,395
    San Francisco County voters only453 of 453 precinctsUpdated November 10, 2026, 4:00 p.m. PTSource: San Francisco Department of Elections
    1. Kevin Mullin81.3%24,702
    2. CHCharles Hoelter18.7%5,693
    San Francisco County voters only61 of 61 precinctsUpdated November 10, 2026, 4:00 p.m. PTSource: San Francisco Department of Elections

State Legislature 2

County and Superior Court 7

    1. Joaquin Torres100.0%235,802
    2. WWrite-inWrite-in0.0%0
    San Francisco County count514 of 514 precinctsUpdated November 10, 2026, 4:00 p.m. PTSource: San Francisco Department of Elections
    1. Stephen Sherrill84.1%22,984
    2. MRMonthanus Ratanapakdee7.5%2,057
    3. NBNicholas Berg5.7%1,550
    4. GMGuy McCoy2.8%752
    5. WWrite-inWrite-in0.0%0
    San Francisco County count47 of 47 precinctsUpdated November 10, 2026, 4:00 p.m. PTSource: San Francisco Department of Elections
    1. Alan Wong64.8%18,255
    2. ACAlbert Chow17.7%4,988
    3. JJJeremy Julian Greco17.5%4,916
    4. WWrite-inWrite-in0.0%0
    San Francisco County count47 of 47 precinctsUpdated November 10, 2026, 4:00 p.m. PTSource: San Francisco Department of Elections
    1. Matt Dorsey79.0%13,189
    2. ABAlex Behrend21.0%3,510
    3. WWrite-inWrite-in0.0%0
    San Francisco County count43 of 43 precinctsUpdated November 10, 2026, 4:00 p.m. PTSource: San Francisco Department of Elections
    1. GMGary McCoy50.0%19,981
    2. Darshini Patel27.1%10,821
    3. MTMichael T. Nguyen11.7%4,658
    4. EYEmanuel "Manny" Yekutiel11.3%4,520
    5. WWrite-inWrite-in0.0%0
    San Francisco County count58 of 58 precinctsUpdated November 10, 2026, 4:00 p.m. PTSource: San Francisco Department of Elections
    1. Theo Ellington48.6%9,727
    2. DBDionjay (dj) Brookter19.4%3,887
    3. J.R. Eppler12.4%2,486
    4. JPJessica Pessecow5.9%1,172
    5. MTMike Trouble Lin3.9%778
    6. DBDeandra Bryant3.6%715
    7. EMEllsworth "Ell" M. Jennison, Jr.1.9%378
    8. SMShawn M. Richard1.7%335
    9. JMJamo Muhammad1.5%292
    10. PBPearci "Pj" Bastiany III1.2%238
    11. WWrite-inWrite-in0.0%0
    San Francisco County count51 of 51 precinctsUpdated November 10, 2026, 4:00 p.m. PTSource: San Francisco Department of Elections
    1. Mano Raju100.0%225,098
    2. WWrite-inWrite-in0.0%0
    San Francisco County count514 of 514 precinctsUpdated November 10, 2026, 4:00 p.m. PTSource: San Francisco Department of Elections

School and college boards 3

City College of San Francisco

    1. MLMonroe Lace20.6%139,681
    2. EBElijah Ball19.5%131,876
    3. ETErwin Tam18.7%126,270
    4. LLLeah Lacroix13.1%88,719
    5. BMBunny McFadden12.8%86,636
    6. JLJeremy Lee10.0%67,488
    7. LPLisa P Wynn II2.7%18,174
    8. RMRome Moses Jones2.6%17,629
    9. WWrite-inWrite-in0.0%0
    San Francisco County count514 of 514 precinctsUpdated November 10, 2026, 4:00 p.m. PTSource: San Francisco Department of Elections
    1. RFRuth Ferguson100.0%211,733
    2. WWrite-inWrite-in0.0%0
    San Francisco County count514 of 514 precinctsUpdated November 10, 2026, 4:00 p.m. PTSource: San Francisco Department of Elections

San Francisco Unified School District

    1. Phil Kim21.6%162,139
    2. Tim Tung15.5%116,062
    3. Autumn Brown Garibay15.4%115,891
    4. VCVirginia Cheung13.3%100,039
    5. RTReina Tello11.9%89,663
    6. RHRyan Hazelton11.9%89,448
    7. Alida Fisher6.7%49,942
    8. LLLaurance Lee3.6%27,103
    9. WWrite-inWrite-in0.0%0
    San Francisco County count514 of 514 precinctsUpdated November 10, 2026, 4:00 p.m. PTSource: San Francisco Department of Elections

Special districts 1

BART Board of Directors, District

    1. SBSara Barz100.0%106,934
    2. WWrite-inWrite-in0.0%0
    San Francisco County count244 of 244 precinctsUpdated November 10, 2026, 4:00 p.m. PTSource: San Francisco Department of Elections

County, school and district measures 11

  • Measure ABallot question

    Shall the City amend the Charter to align it with how some City departments currently operate, change some processes, eliminate or reorganize certain commissions and advisory bodies, and require the Board of Supervisors to amend voter-approved laws to enact some of these changes?

    A yes vote means

    A YES vote amends the City Charter to reflect how some departments currently operate, change some processes, eliminate or reorganize certain commissions and advisory bodies, and require the Board of Supervisors to amend voter-approved laws to carry out some of the changes.

    Needed to pass

    Majority

    Source: San Francisco City Attorney, letter to Director of Elections 'Re: November 3, 2026 Ballot Questions' ↗
    1. YesYes68.0%221,089
    2. NoNo32.0%104,265
    San Francisco County count514 of 514 precinctsUpdated November 10, 2026, 4:00 p.m. PTSource: San Francisco Department of Elections
  • Measure BBallot question

    Shall the City amend the Charter to authorize the City to establish a municipal finance corporation and a public bank?

    A yes vote means

    A YES vote amends the City Charter to authorize San Francisco to establish a municipal finance corporation and a public bank.

    Needed to pass

    Majority

    Source: San Francisco City Attorney, letter to Director of Elections 'Re: November 3, 2026 Ballot Questions' ↗
    1. YesYes52.7%169,415
    2. NoNo47.3%152,252
    San Francisco County count514 of 514 precinctsUpdated November 10, 2026, 4:00 p.m. PTSource: San Francisco Department of Elections
  • Measure CBallot question

    Shall the City amend the Charter to change how the City's annual contributions to the Housing Trust Fund are set, increase funding and expand programs for affordable housing, and extend the Fund to 2058?

    A yes vote means

    A YES vote amends the City Charter to change how the City's annual Housing Trust Fund contributions are set, increase funding and expand affordable-housing programs, and extend the Fund to 2058.

    Needed to pass

    Majority

    Source: San Francisco City Attorney, letter to Director of Elections 'Re: November 3, 2026 Ballot Questions' ↗
    1. YesYes81.8%266,565
    2. NoNo18.2%59,349
    San Francisco County count514 of 514 precinctsUpdated November 10, 2026, 4:00 p.m. PTSource: San Francisco Department of Elections
  • Measure DBallot question

    Shall the City amend the Charter to increase the requirements for signature initiatives from 2% to 8% of registered voters in San Francisco (currently from about 10,600 to about 42,500 signatures), increase the requirements for calling special elections, allow signature initiatives to be withdrawn before an election, and remove the ability of a minority of Board of Supervisors members or the Mayor to place measures on the ballot?

    A yes vote means

    A YES vote amends the City Charter to raise the signature requirement for citizen initiatives from 2% to 8% of registered voters, tighten the rules for calling special elections, allow initiatives to be withdrawn before an election, and end the ability of the Mayor or a minority of supervisors to place measures on the ballot.

    Needed to pass

    Majority

    Source: San Francisco City Attorney, letter to Director of Elections 'Re: November 3, 2026 Ballot Questions' ↗
    1. YesYes54.2%178,653
    2. NoNo45.8%151,011
    San Francisco County count514 of 514 precinctsUpdated November 10, 2026, 4:00 p.m. PTSource: San Francisco Department of Elections
  • Measure EBallot question

    Shall the City amend the Charter to give the City Administrator more authority by centralizing the City's purchasing rules and processes, changing how the City approves purchasing rules, changing when contracts and leases require Board of Supervisors approval, and extending the City Administrator's term?

    A yes vote means

    A YES vote amends the City Charter to centralize purchasing rules under the City Administrator, change how those rules and which contracts and leases need Board of Supervisors approval, and lengthen the City Administrator's term.

    Needed to pass

    Majority

    Source: San Francisco City Attorney, letter to Director of Elections 'Re: November 3, 2026 Ballot Questions' ↗
    1. YesYes63.8%207,405
    2. NoNo36.2%117,874
    San Francisco County count514 of 514 precinctsUpdated November 10, 2026, 4:00 p.m. PTSource: San Francisco Department of Elections
  • Measure FBallot question

    Shall the City amend the Charter to expand the Mayor's authority to transfer responsibilities between departments, hire deputy mayors, and hire some and fire most department heads; and to allow City officials to remove members of boards and commissions without cause?

    A yes vote means

    A YES vote amends the City Charter to let the Mayor move responsibilities between departments, hire deputy mayors, and hire some and fire most department heads, and to let City officials remove board and commission members without cause.

    Needed to pass

    Majority

    Source: San Francisco City Attorney, letter to Director of Elections 'Re: November 3, 2026 Ballot Questions' ↗
    1. YesYes59.5%194,386
    2. NoNo40.5%132,581
    San Francisco County count514 of 514 precinctsUpdated November 10, 2026, 4:00 p.m. PTSource: San Francisco Department of Elections
  • Measure GBallot question

    Shall the City close Sunset Dunes Park from Monday at 4:00 a.m. through Friday at 6:00 p.m., unless a holiday falls on a weekday, in order to reopen the roadway known as the Upper Great Highway to private vehicles during that time?

    A yes vote means

    A YES vote closes Sunset Dunes Park on non-holiday weekdays, from Monday 4 a.m. through Friday 6 p.m., so the Upper Great Highway can reopen to private vehicles during those hours.

    Needed to pass

    Majority

    Source: San Francisco City Attorney, letter to Director of Elections 'Re: November 3, 2026 Ballot Questions' ↗
    1. NoNo65.7%215,803
    2. YesYes34.3%112,765
    San Francisco County count514 of 514 precinctsUpdated November 10, 2026, 4:00 p.m. PTSource: San Francisco Department of Elections
  • Measure HBallot question

    Shall the City fund Muni service through a new annual parcel tax on real estate at rates ranging from $129 per parcel up to a maximum of $400,000 per parcel, depending on the type of property and its size and adjusted annually for inflation, for estimated revenue of $177 million a year for 15 years?

    A yes vote means

    A YES vote imposes a 15-year annual parcel tax on San Francisco real estate, from $129 up to a $400,000 cap per parcel depending on property type and size and adjusted for inflation, raising an estimated $177 million a year for Muni service.

    Needed to pass

    Majority

    Source: San Francisco City Attorney, letter to Director of Elections 'Re: November 3, 2026 Ballot Questions' ↗
    1. YesYes74.4%244,760
    2. NoNo25.6%84,209
    San Francisco County count514 of 514 precinctsUpdated November 10, 2026, 4:00 p.m. PTSource: San Francisco Department of Elections
  • Measure IBallot question

    Shall the City permanently dedicate half of the transfer tax revenues collected when certain real estate with a value or sales price of more than $10,000,000 changes hands, which will continue to be taxed at rates of 5.5% to 6%, to be spent only on affordable housing, including social housing developments and housing assistance, and exempt certain sales from the dedicated portion of the tax, for an estimated annual revenue decrease of approximately $1 million?

    A yes vote means

    A YES vote permanently dedicates half of the transfer tax on real estate sales over $10 million (still taxed at 5.5% to 6%) to affordable housing and housing assistance, with some sales exempt from the dedicated portion.

    Needed to pass

    Majority

    Source: San Francisco City Attorney, letter to Director of Elections 'Re: November 3, 2026 Ballot Questions' ↗
    1. NoNo51.7%166,070
    2. YesYes48.3%155,384
    San Francisco County count514 of 514 precinctsUpdated November 10, 2026, 4:00 p.m. PTSource: San Francisco Department of Elections
  • Measure JBallot question

    Shall the City permanently apply a transfer tax of between 0.5% and 6% of a property's fair market value, on the transfer of properties such as commercial, industrial, and large residential properties, that are transferred to a lender because of foreclosure or to avoid foreclosure, for estimated annual revenue of $100 million to $150 million?

    A yes vote means

    A YES vote applies the real property transfer tax, at 0.5% to 6% of fair market value, to commercial, industrial and larger residential properties transferred to a lender through or in lieu of foreclosure, estimated to raise $100 million to $150 million a year.

    Needed to pass

    Majority

    Source: San Francisco City Attorney, letter to Director of Elections 'Re: November 3, 2026 Ballot Questions' ↗
    1. YesYes80.9%260,241
    2. NoNo19.1%61,529
    San Francisco County count514 of 514 precinctsUpdated November 10, 2026, 4:00 p.m. PTSource: San Francisco Department of Elections
  • Measure RTMBallot question

    To prevent major service cuts to BART and other transit, avoid increased traffic, and reduce pollution by: Preserving BART, Caltrain, VTA, SamTrans, AC Transit, Muni, other transit for everyone, including workers, students, seniors, persons with disabilities; Supporting transit safety, cleanliness, affordability, reliability; Repairing targeted roads/potholes; Requiring financial transparency, oversight, accountability; shall the measure enacting a 0.5% (Alameda, Contra Costa, San Mateo, Santa Clara counties), and 1% (San Francisco) sales tax for 14 years generating approximately $980,000,000 annually, be adopted?

    A yes vote means

    A YES vote enacts a 14-year regional sales tax for transit, 1% in San Francisco and 0.5% in Alameda, Contra Costa, San Mateo and Santa Clara counties, estimated to raise about $980 million a year.

    Needed to pass

    Majority

    Source: Public Transit Revenue Measure District ↗
    1. YesYes79.2%259,562
    2. NoNo20.8%68,311
    San Francisco County count514 of 514 precinctsUpdated November 10, 2026, 4:00 p.m. PTSource: San Francisco Department of Elections

About this information

County results come from the San Francisco Department of Elections. Statewide and districtwide totals come from the California Secretary of State. See the source links on each result; counts are semi-official and will change until certification, and no winners are called here.