San Francisco Sun

This week, the United States Postal Service will start delivering over 500,000 vote-by-mail ballot packets prepared by the Department of Elections for local voters in San Francisco. Each packet includes a four-card ballot, a postage-paid return envelope, voting instructions, and an “I Voted!” sticker.

“Voting by mail is a safe, secure, and dependable method for casting your ballot. When choosing to vote by mail, voters can be assured that their votes are counted with integrity, their identities remain confidential, and they can confirm that their ballots have been received and counted,” said Director John Arntz. “Voters have several convenient options for returning their ballots: through the United States Postal Service, at the City Hall Voting Center, or at one of the 37 official ballot drop boxes. I encourage every eligible San Franciscan to take action—make your voice heard by casting your ballot in the November 5 election!”

Starting Monday, October 7, the Department will launch the Accessible Vote-by-Mail System at sfelections.gov/access. This system allows any voter to download and mark their vote-by-mail ballot using assistive technology such as screen-readers, head-pointers, or sip-and-puff devices. After completing their ballots, voters need to print them and return them either by mail or in person.

Local voters can track their vote-by-mail ballots from assembly through delivery, signature verification, and counting by navigating to the “Track My Ballot” tab at sfelections.gov/voterportal. Additionally, voters can sign up to receive updates via text (SMS), email, or voicemail by visiting WheresMyBallot.sos.ca.gov.

Registrants who do not receive their ballot packet by October 11 should contact the Department of Elections at (415) 554-4375 or write to sfvote@sfgov.org. They may also request redelivery via the “Request a Replacement Ballot” tab at sfelections.gov/voterportal or in person at the City Hall Voting Center.

The Department of Elections is committed to ensuring that every voter has access to tools and support needed for confident participation in the upcoming election. Comprehensive information on voting options, accessibility resources, language assistance, and more is available at sfelections.gov. Voters can also call (415) 554-4375 for election information in their preferred language and format.