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Photos: Election Day around the Bay

Amid extremely tight races at the national and local levels, campaigns make their final appeals to voters

A person dressed as the Statue of Liberty holds a torch and a sign reading "America It Is Not For Sale" on the steps of a grand city hall entrance.
Artist Rosa Rodriguez, 60, performs as the “Statue of Liberty in mourning” outside of City Hall on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. | Source: Manuel Orbegozo for The Standard
By The Standard Staff

With polls now open, the Election Day drama could not be more intense. Never before have San Francisco voters chosen a mayor during a presidential year, and races at both the federal and local levels appear extremely tight during this final push. 

Even as many residents have mailed in their ballots already, candidates for mayor and supervisor are making their final appeals at prominent intersections around town. Meanwhile, hot-button ballot measures over city commissions and the future of the Great Highway have driven sign-waving supporters and opponents alike into the streets.

Looming it over it all is the contest for the highest office in the land. Vice President Kamala Harris — who was, of course, a San Francisco district attorney — is locked in a heated race against former President Donald Trump, who city voters rejected by more than 70 points in 2020. Will SF witness massive spontaneous parties, or open weeping? We’ll keep you updated throughout the day and well into the night. In the meantime, make sure you vote!

Two people are standing near an official ballot drop box. One is wearing a blue suit, smiling, and the other holds a phone and paper. Posters and people are in the background.
Mayor and mayoral candidate London Breed speaks with voters at a City Hall voting station on Tuesday. | Source: Manuel Orbegozo for The Standard
Two people sit at a table with laptops and headsets in front of a "KAMALA" banner, engaged in phone work. A water bottle and papers are on the table.
Sirries Smith, left, and Meghan McDaniel phone bank for Vice President Kamala Harris at democratic headquarters in San Francisco a day before the election on November 4. | Source: Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/The Standard
A person is standing at a crosswalk wearing a black T-shirt that says "I'M VOTING FOR THE FELON" in white letters. The background shows a street scene.
Trump supporter Allison Jung stands on a street corner on Clement Street in the Inner Richmond while wearibng a t-shirt reading “I'm Voting For The Felon" on Tuesday. Jung said, “I’m voting for the felon.” a San Mateo County resident, said her life was much better when Trump was president, and she liked many of his policies. “ Many of my friends are afraid to say they are supporting Trump, but I am not ashamed.” | Source: Han Li/The Standard
A man in a suit places an envelope in an official ballot drop box. A woman stands nearby, and there are signs on the wall about voting and election rules.
Mayoral Candidate Daniel Lurie casts his ballot at a City Hall voting station on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Large crowds of San Francisco voters and mayoral candidates Daniel Lurie and Mayor London Breed casted their ballots at City Hall on Election Day. | Source: Manuel Orbegozo for The Standard
People line up at a polling place in a residential area. A "Vote Here" sign in multiple languages and election cones are visible.
Voters check in before casting their ballots at a polling place inside a residential garage next to Ocean Beach in San Francisco on Election Day. | Source: Loren Elliott/Getty Images
A woman in a blue suit smiles while holding papers by a car with campaign signs. Another person stands behind with a camera and paper, in an urban street setting.
Supervisor Connie Chan, who’s running for reelection, hosted an 11-car caravan/parade in the Richmond district in San Francisco on Election Day Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. | Source: Han Li/The Standard
People are gathered outside an S.F.F.D. building, voting at a table with signs and a bicycle nearby. A "VOTE HERE" sign indicates polling hours.
Voters check-in before casting their ballots at a polling location at San Francisco Fire Station 23 on Election Day. | Source: Loren Elliott/Getty Images
Five young women stand around cardboard cutouts of two political figures, smiling. One holds a small dog. Posters with "Harris Walz" are in the background.
Phone bankers pose for a photo with cutouts of Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate Tim Walz at democratic headquarters in San Francisco on the eve of Election Day on November 4. | Source: Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/The Standard
A person in a hoodie and shorts is voting at a booth in front of wooden lockers with gear and helmets on top.
Voters cast their ballots at San Francisco Fire Station 23 on November 5. | Source: Loren Elliott/Getty Images
A man in a suit holds a handrail on a crowded bus. Other passengers are seated or standing, some looking at their phones. A campaign sign is partially visible.
Daniel Lurie spoke with voters while riding Muni during rush hour. | Source: Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/The Stndard
A double-decker bus with campaign signs for "Mark Farrell for Mayor." People on the upper deck wave while the bus navigates an urban street.
Supporters of Mark Farrell ride a cable car bus through downtown San Francisco on Election Day on Tuesday. | Source: Emily Steinberger/The Standard
People are sorting and handling stacks of envelopes in USPS trays, likely mail ballots. They wear masks and gloves, working closely together.
Department of Elections workers gather ballots at City Hall in San Francisco on Tuesday.. | Source: Jeff Chiu/AP Photo
A group of people are working at tables with laptops in a room. A large sign with "Kamala" is visible in the background, and there's a poster about door knocking.
Ann Henry phone banks in swing districts for Vice President Kamala Harris at democratic headquarters in San Francisco late on November 4, 2024, a day before election day. The former Nordstrom Rack space has served as a base of operations for both national and local races. | Source: Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/The Standard
A woman in a bright blue suit is shaking hands with a man in a navy blue hoodie and cap. They are standing outside a building with decorative tiles.
Mayor London Breed greets a SFFD firefighter in front of The Castro Theater. | Source: Manuel Orbegozo for The Standard
Two people in patriotic attire and red hats stand at a table with documents and voting paraphernalia. A portrait of a woman is on display.
On the eve of Election Day, YouTuber Danny Mullen, left, and another person spoke to people working at democratic headquarters in San Francisco. Mullen claimed he was there to “convert people to the other side,” and refused to leave until he was escorted out by security. | Source: Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/The Standard
A group of people stand on a busy street, some holding campaign signs. A woman in a blue outfit smiles and talks, while others hold phones and observe.
Mayor London Breed greets passerby at Castro Muni Metro Station on Election Day. | Source: Manuel Orbegozo for The Standard
A man in a suit crosses a street on a sunny day, holding up a peace sign with his left hand. Tall buildings and trees line the street.
Daniel Lurie campaigns down Van Ness in San Francisco on Election Day. | Source: Emily Steinberger/The Standard
A person wearing a red vest with the word "VOTE!" in English, Chinese, and Spanish. They are walking away, holding some papers, and wearing a gray beanie.
A poll worker walks through the halls of the Department of Elections at City Hall in San Francisco on Election Day. | Source: Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu/Getty Images

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