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sf.citi Voter Guide: November 2026 Election in San Francisco

In preparation for the November 3, 2026 General Election, we’re excited to bring you a clear and concise overview of the San Francisco ballot measures, along with sf.citi’s official recommendations. Our positions are built around the needs and interests of our members, with a focus on fostering a vibrant and innovative tech and business landscape in San Francisco. Whether you’re part of the tech community or just interested in learning more about what you can expect to see on your ballot, we hope our guide provides valuable insights as you make your voting decisions this November.

Important Election Dates:

  • October 5, 2026: County election officials will begin mailing vote-by-mail ballots, and early voting begins.
  • October 19, 2026: Last day to register to vote for the General Election. Same-day conditional voter registration remains available after this deadline through Election Day.
  • October 24, 2026: Vote centers open for early in-person voting in Voter’s Choice Act counties.
  • November 3, 2026: Election Day. Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Vote-by-mail ballots must be returned in person by 8:00 p.m. or postmarked by Election Day.
  • November 10, 2026: Deadline for county election offices to receive vote-by-mail ballots that were postmarked on or before Election Day.

All active registered voters in California will receive a vote-by-mail ballot. Make sure to register to vote by October 19, 2026. If you miss the deadline, California also offers same-day conditional voter registration through Election Day. You can check your registration status online to make sure you’re ready for the November 3 election.

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01

November 2026

Local

Proposition A

Charter Changes Affecting Various City Department and Commissions

Yes
WHAT IT DOES

Streamlines City governance by consolidating or eliminating commissions and moving others out of the Charter, making future reforms easier to implement.

Proposition B

Establishing a Municipal Finance Corporation and a Public Bank

No
WHAT IT DOES

Creates a framework for a City-backed finance corporation and eventual public bank, but provides no startup funding and requires future capitalization and regulatory approvals.

Proposition C

Contributions to the Housing Fund

Yes
WHAT IT DOES

Phases the City’s annual Housing Trust Fund contribution up to $125M, significantly expanding long-term affordable housing funding through 2058.

Proposition D

Changes to the Ballot Measure Process

Yes
WHAT IT DOES

Raises the citizen initiative signature threshold from 2% to 8% and sets a higher bar for ballot measures and special elections.

Proposition E

City Administrator’s Authority and Changes to City Contracting

Yes
WHAT IT DOES

Centralizes more procurement authority under the City Administrator and raises contract thresholds requiring Board approval.

Proposition F

Changes to Executive Branch Management

Yes
WHAT IT DOES

Expands mayoral authority over City departments and leadership, including hiring and firing department heads and appointing deputy mayors.

Proposition G

Allowing Private Vehicles on the Great Highway in Sunset Dunes Park

No Endorsement
WHAT IT DOES

Reopens the Upper Great Highway to vehicles on weekdays while preserving weekend and holiday closures.

Proposition H

Parcel Tax to Fund Public Muni Operations

Yes
WHAT IT DOES

Creates a 15-year, tiered parcel tax generating roughly $160M annually to help fund Muni operations and avert major service cuts.

Proposition I

Changes to Real Property Transfer Tax

No
WHAT IT DOES

Earmarks half of transfer-tax revenue from $10M+ property sales for housing programs, reducing General Fund flexibility and requiring voter approval to lower those tax rates.

Proposition J

Removal of Foreclosure Exemption for Real Property Transfer Tax

No Endorsement
WHAT IT DOES

Removes the transfer-tax exemption for most commercial and larger residential foreclosures, making those transactions subject to the City’s existing transfer tax.

02

November 2026

Regional

Measure RTM

Connect Bay Area

Yes
WHAT IT DOES

Creates a 14-year regional sales tax to stabilize BART, Muni, Caltrain and other transit service while funding targeted rider improvements.