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<h2 class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading" id="h-special-election-primary-live-updates">Special Election Primary Live Updates</h2>


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<h2 class="has-medium-font-size" id="h-special-election-primary-live-updates">Special Election Primary Live Updates</h2>

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<h3 class="has-normal-font-size wp-block-heading" id="h-latest-news"><strong>Latest News</strong></h3>


<h3 class="has-normal-font-size" id="h-latest-news"><strong>Latest News</strong></h3>

<ul class="wp-block-post-template is-layout-flow wp-block-post-template-is-layout-flow"><li class="wp-block-post post-322943 post type-post status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news tag-bob-lee tag-crime tag-khazar-momeni tag-nima-momeni tag-tech">
<figure class="wp-block-post-featured-image"><a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/10/17/bob-lee-nima-momeni-trial-khazar-momeni/" target="_self"  ><img width="180" height="180" src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/momenitrialscreenshot.jpg?w=180&amp;h=180&amp;crop=1" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Khazar Momeni says she’s devastated by Bob Lee&#8217;s killing but defends her brother" style="object-fit:cover;" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/momenitrialscreenshot.jpg?resize=150,150 150w, https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/momenitrialscreenshot.jpg?resize=180,180 180w" sizes="(max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px" /></a></figure>

<div class="wp-block-post-date"><time datetime="2024-10-17T20:41:21-07:00">October 17, 2024</time></div>

<h3 class="wp-block-post-title has-normal-font-size"><a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/10/17/bob-lee-nima-momeni-trial-khazar-momeni/" target="_self" >Khazar Momeni says she’s devastated by Bob Lee&#8217;s killing but defends her brother</a></h3>


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<figure class="wp-block-post-featured-image"><a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/10/17/superintendent-to-resign-amid-school-closure-chaos/" target="_self"  ><img width="180" height="180" src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/20241008-schoolboardmeetdrama_aar_6_4f0e4a.jpg?w=180&amp;h=180&amp;crop=1" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Superintendent to resign amid school closure chaos" style="object-fit:cover;" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/20241008-schoolboardmeetdrama_aar_6_4f0e4a.jpg?resize=150,150 150w, https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/20241008-schoolboardmeetdrama_aar_6_4f0e4a.jpg?resize=180,180 180w" sizes="(max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px" /></a></figure>

<div class="wp-block-post-date"><time datetime="2024-10-17T17:13:29-07:00">October 17, 2024</time></div>

<h3 class="wp-block-post-title has-normal-font-size"><a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/10/17/superintendent-to-resign-amid-school-closure-chaos/" target="_self" >Superintendent to resign amid school closure chaos</a></h3>


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</li><li class="wp-block-post post-322825 post type-post status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry category-life tag-art tag-bayview-hunters-point tag-public-art">
<figure class="wp-block-post-featured-image"><a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/10/17/hunters-point-gantry-crane-illumination/" target="_self"  ><img width="180" height="180" src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/img_3236.jpg?w=180&amp;h=180&amp;crop=1" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="SF&#8217;s most massive crane becomes a light-and-art show this weekend" style="object-fit:cover;" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/img_3236.jpg?resize=150,150 150w, https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/img_3236.jpg?resize=180,180 180w" sizes="(max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px" /></a></figure>

<div class="wp-block-post-date"><time datetime="2024-10-17T17:03:27-07:00">October 17, 2024</time></div>

<h3 class="wp-block-post-title has-normal-font-size"><a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/10/17/hunters-point-gantry-crane-illumination/" target="_self" >SF&#8217;s most massive crane becomes a light-and-art show this weekend</a></h3>


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</li><li class="wp-block-post post-322697 post type-post status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news tag-crime tag-graffiti tag-mission-district tag-south-of-market">
<figure class="wp-block-post-featured-image"><a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/10/17/san-francisco-prolific-graffiti-suspects-arrested/" target="_self"  ><img width="180" height="180" src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/24-122-graffiti-pic.jpg?w=180&amp;h=180&amp;crop=1" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="&#8216;Prolific&#8217; graffiti suspects arrested. One is 49 years old" style="object-fit:cover;" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/24-122-graffiti-pic.jpg?resize=150,150 150w, https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/24-122-graffiti-pic.jpg?resize=180,180 180w" sizes="(max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px" /></a></figure>

<div class="wp-block-post-date"><time datetime="2024-10-17T12:06:38-07:00">October 17, 2024</time></div>

<h3 class="wp-block-post-title has-normal-font-size"><a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/10/17/san-francisco-prolific-graffiti-suspects-arrested/" target="_self" >&#8216;Prolific&#8217; graffiti suspects arrested. One is 49 years old</a></h3>


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</li><li class="wp-block-post post-322172 post type-post status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry category-sports tag-football tag-nfl tag-san-francisco-49ers">
<figure class="wp-block-post-featured-image"><a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/10/17/can-the-49ers-get-over-their-super-bowl-ptsd-and-finally-win-against-the-chiefs/" target="_self"  ><img width="180" height="180" src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/gettyimages-2036330433.jpg?w=180&amp;h=180&amp;crop=1" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="What will it take for the 49ers to finally beat the Chiefs? 5 key questions" style="object-fit:cover;" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/gettyimages-2036330433.jpg?resize=150,150 150w, https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/gettyimages-2036330433.jpg?resize=180,180 180w" sizes="(max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px" /></a></figure>

<div class="wp-block-post-date"><time datetime="2024-10-17T09:00:00-07:00">October 17, 2024</time></div>

<h3 class="wp-block-post-title has-normal-font-size"><a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/10/17/can-the-49ers-get-over-their-super-bowl-ptsd-and-finally-win-against-the-chiefs/" target="_self" >What will it take for the 49ers to finally beat the Chiefs? 5 key questions</a></h3>


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</li><li class="wp-block-post post-322592 post type-post status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news tag-cars tag-public-transportation tag-robotaxis tag-waymo">
<figure class="wp-block-post-featured-image"><a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/10/17/waymo-pilot-public-transit-station-ride-credits/" target="_self"  ><img width="180" height="180" src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/gettyimages-1788128338.jpeg?w=180&amp;h=180&amp;crop=1" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Waymo&#8217;s plan to encourage public transit use? Providing credit on its app" style="object-fit:cover;" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/gettyimages-1788128338.jpeg?resize=150,150 150w, https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/gettyimages-1788128338.jpeg?resize=180,180 180w" sizes="(max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px" /></a></figure>

<div class="wp-block-post-date"><time datetime="2024-10-17T08:30:00-07:00">October 17, 2024</time></div>

<h3 class="wp-block-post-title has-normal-font-size"><a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/10/17/waymo-pilot-public-transit-station-ride-credits/" target="_self" >Waymo&#8217;s plan to encourage public transit use? Providing credit on its app</a></h3>


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</li><li class="wp-block-post post-322565 post type-post status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry category-business tag-banking tag-downtown-san-francisco tag-jp-morgan-chase">
<figure class="wp-block-post-featured-image"><a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/10/17/jpmorgan-new-downtown-bank/" target="_self"  ><img width="180" height="180" src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/20241016_jpm_mlb27855.jpg?w=180&amp;h=180&amp;crop=1" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="JPMorgan opens downtown branch for the ultra-rich as banks close across SF" style="object-fit:cover;" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/20241016_jpm_mlb27855.jpg?resize=150,150 150w, https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/20241016_jpm_mlb27855.jpg?resize=180,180 180w" sizes="(max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px" /></a></figure>

<div class="wp-block-post-date"><time datetime="2024-10-17T07:00:00-07:00">October 17, 2024</time></div>

<h3 class="wp-block-post-title has-normal-font-size"><a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/10/17/jpmorgan-new-downtown-bank/" target="_self" >JPMorgan opens downtown branch for the ultra-rich as banks close across SF</a></h3>


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</li><li class="wp-block-post post-322353 post type-post status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry category-politics-policy tag-city-hall tag-elections-2024">
<figure class="wp-block-post-featured-image"><a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/10/17/south-asian-san-francisco-politics-kamala-harris/" target="_self"  ><img width="180" height="180" src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/20241008-southasiansf_feature_illo.jpg?w=180&amp;h=180&amp;crop=1" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="South Asians are a rising force in SF politics. Kamala Harris blazed the trail" style="object-fit:cover;" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/20241008-southasiansf_feature_illo.jpg?resize=150,150 150w, https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/20241008-southasiansf_feature_illo.jpg?resize=180,180 180w" sizes="(max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px" /></a></figure>

<div class="wp-block-post-date"><time datetime="2024-10-17T06:00:00-07:00">October 17, 2024</time></div>

<h3 class="wp-block-post-title has-normal-font-size"><a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/10/17/south-asian-san-francisco-politics-kamala-harris/" target="_self" >South Asians are a rising force in SF politics. Kamala Harris blazed the trail</a></h3>


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</li><li class="wp-block-post post-322316 post type-post status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry category-business category-news tag-crime tag-public-health tag-walgreens">
<figure class="wp-block-post-featured-image"><a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/10/17/san-francisco-walgreens-chaos/" target="_self"  ><img width="180" height="180" src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Walgreens06202023_002-1-scaled.jpg?w=180&amp;h=180&amp;crop=1" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="The special hell that is getting your meds at Walgreens now" style="object-fit:cover;" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Walgreens06202023_002-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Walgreens06202023_002-1-180x180.jpg 180w, https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Walgreens06202023_002-1-90x90.jpg 90w, https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Walgreens06202023_002-1-20x19.jpg 20w, https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Walgreens06202023_002-1-24x24.jpg 24w, https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Walgreens06202023_002-1-48x48.jpg 48w, https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Walgreens06202023_002-1-96x96.jpg 96w" sizes="(max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px" /></a></figure>

<div class="wp-block-post-date"><time datetime="2024-10-17T06:00:00-07:00">October 17, 2024</time></div>

<h3 class="wp-block-post-title has-normal-font-size"><a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/10/17/san-francisco-walgreens-chaos/" target="_self" >The special hell that is getting your meds at Walgreens now</a></h3>


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</li><li class="wp-block-post post-322281 post type-post status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry category-sports tag-49ers tag-football tag-san-francisco-49ers">
<figure class="wp-block-post-featured-image"><a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/10/16/brock-purdy-better-than-patrick-mahomes-this-season/" target="_self"  ><img width="180" height="180" src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/brock_purdy_patrick_mahomes.jpg?w=180&amp;h=180&amp;crop=1" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Yes, Brock Purdy has been better than Patrick Mahomes this season" style="object-fit:cover;" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/brock_purdy_patrick_mahomes.jpg?resize=150,150 150w, https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/brock_purdy_patrick_mahomes.jpg?resize=180,180 180w" sizes="(max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px" /></a></figure>

<div class="wp-block-post-date"><time datetime="2024-10-16T19:09:06-07:00">October 16, 2024</time></div>

<h3 class="wp-block-post-title has-normal-font-size"><a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/10/16/brock-purdy-better-than-patrick-mahomes-this-season/" target="_self" >Yes, Brock Purdy has been better than Patrick Mahomes this season</a></h3>


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<h3 class="wp-block-post-title has-normal-font-size"><a href="https://sfstandard.com/author/joel-aguero/" target="_self" >Joel Aguero</a></h3>

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<strong>Not sure where to start? Read these explainers first. </strong>


<h3 class="has-normal-font-size wp-block-heading" id="h-not-sure-where-to-start-read-these-explainers-first"><strong>Not sure where to start? Read these explainers first. </strong></h3>


<h3 class="has-normal-font-size" id="h-not-sure-where-to-start-read-these-explainers-first"><strong>Not sure where to start? Read these explainers first. </strong></h3>


<h3 class="has-normal-font-size wp-block-heading" id="h-school-board-recall">School Board Recall</h3>


<h3 class="has-normal-font-size" id="h-school-board-recall">School Board Recall</h3>

Three Board of Education members are up for <a href="https://sfstandard.com/community/school-board-recall-drives-record-number-of-non-citizen-voters/">recall</a>: Alison Collins, Gabriela López and Faauuga Moliga. Each member will be voted on separately and recalling them only requires a majority vote. This <a href="https://sfstandard.com/perspectives/perspective-proposal-to-limit-sf-recall-elections-weakens-democracy/">is the first local recall in nearly 40 years</a>.

<p>Three Board of Education members are up for <a href="https://sfstandard.com/community/school-board-recall-drives-record-number-of-non-citizen-voters/">recall</a>: Alison Collins, Gabriela López and Faauuga Moliga. Each member will be voted on separately and recalling them only requires a majority vote. This <a href="https://sfstandard.com/perspectives/perspective-proposal-to-limit-sf-recall-elections-weakens-democracy/">is the first local recall in nearly 40 years</a>.</p>


<h3 class="has-normal-font-size wp-block-heading" id="h-assembly-district-17">Assembly District 17</h3>


<h3 class="has-normal-font-size" id="h-assembly-district-17">Assembly District 17</h3>

Four candidates&nbsp;<a href="https://sfstandard.com/politics/elections/election-season-kickoff-the-race-for-sfs-assembly-district-17/">are vying for a coveted and rarely available seat</a>&nbsp;in the state Assembly to represent San Francisco&#8217;s District 17. David Chiu resigned from the post late last year to become city attorney. The candidates running are District 6 Supervisor <a href="https://sfstandard.com/politics/elections/matt-haney-district-6-supervisor-on-why-hes-running/">Matt Haney</a>, former Supervisor <a href="https://sfstandard.com/politics/elections/david-campos-former-supervisor-and-longtime-party-leader-on-why-hes-running/">David Campos</a>, tech entrepreneur <a href="https://sfstandard.com/politics/elections/bilal-mahmood-entrepreneur-and-scientist-on-why-hes-running/">Bilal Mahmood</a>, and City College trustee <a href="https://sfstandard.com/politics/elections/thea-selby-city-college-trustee-and-activist-on-why-shes-running/">Thea Selby</a>. If no candidate wins over 50% of the vote, then the top two will compete in a runoff on April 19.

<p>Four candidates&nbsp;<a href="https://sfstandard.com/politics/elections/election-season-kickoff-the-race-for-sfs-assembly-district-17/">are vying for a coveted and rarely available seat</a>&nbsp;in the state Assembly to represent San Francisco's District 17. David Chiu resigned from the post late last year to become city attorney. The candidates running are District 6 Supervisor <a href="https://sfstandard.com/politics/elections/matt-haney-district-6-supervisor-on-why-hes-running/">Matt Haney</a>, former Supervisor <a href="https://sfstandard.com/politics/elections/david-campos-former-supervisor-and-longtime-party-leader-on-why-hes-running/">David Campos</a>, tech entrepreneur <a href="https://sfstandard.com/politics/elections/bilal-mahmood-entrepreneur-and-scientist-on-why-hes-running/">Bilal Mahmood</a>, and City College trustee <a href="https://sfstandard.com/politics/elections/thea-selby-city-college-trustee-and-activist-on-why-shes-running/">Thea Selby</a>. If no candidate wins over 50% of the vote, then the top two will compete in a runoff on April 19. </p>

<p>Four candidates&nbsp;<a href="https://sfstandard.com/politics/elections/election-season-kickoff-the-race-for-sfs-assembly-district-17/">are vying for a coveted and rarely available seat</a>&nbsp;in the state Assembly to represent San Francisco&#8217;s District 17. David Chiu resigned from the post late last year to become city attorney. The candidates running are District 6 Supervisor <a href="https://sfstandard.com/politics/elections/matt-haney-district-6-supervisor-on-why-hes-running/">Matt Haney</a>, former Supervisor <a href="https://sfstandard.com/politics/elections/david-campos-former-supervisor-and-longtime-party-leader-on-why-hes-running/">David Campos</a>, tech entrepreneur <a href="https://sfstandard.com/politics/elections/bilal-mahmood-entrepreneur-and-scientist-on-why-hes-running/">Bilal Mahmood</a>, and City College trustee <a href="https://sfstandard.com/politics/elections/thea-selby-city-college-trustee-and-activist-on-why-shes-running/">Thea Selby</a>. If no candidate wins over 50% of the vote, then the top two will compete in a runoff on April 19. </p>


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<h3 class="has-normal-font-size wp-block-heading" id="h-assessor-recorder">Assessor-Recorder</h3>


<h3 class="has-normal-font-size" id="h-assessor-recorder">Assessor-Recorder</h3>

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A final race is for the Assessor-Recorder post, but Joaquín Torres currently occupies that position and is running unopposed.

<p>A final race is for the Assessor-Recorder post, but Joaquín Torres currently occupies that position and is running unopposed.</p>


<h2 class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading" id="block-78b9d5bc-7ce2-44d3-b474-f77fc23a9878">Special Election General</h2>


<h2 class="has-medium-font-size" id="block-78b9d5bc-7ce2-44d3-b474-f77fc23a9878">Special Election General</h2>

This election takes place if no candidate wins a majority in the primary on February 15. Assembly District 17 is one of two assembly districts in San Francisco, so only the eastern half of the city will see this race on their ballot. Since this is a special election, the winner will only occupy the seat until January 2023.

<p>This election takes place if no candidate wins a majority in the primary on February 15. Assembly District 17 is one of two assembly districts in San Francisco, so only the eastern half of the city will see this race on their ballot. Since this is a special election, the winner will only occupy the seat until January 2023.</p>

<p class="has-normal-font-size"><strong>Positions</strong>:</p>


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<li>California State Assembly (District 17)</li>
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<li>California State Assembly (District 17)</li>

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<ul><li>California State Assembly (District 17)</li></ul>

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<h2 class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading" id="block-78b9d5bc-7ce2-44d3-b474-f77fc23a9878">Regular Election Primary</h2>


<h2 class="has-medium-font-size" id="block-78b9d5bc-7ce2-44d3-b474-f77fc23a9878">Regular Election Primary</h2>

This is the primary election that happens every two years. In 2022, it includes a number of state and federal offices alongside a handful of local races.

<p>This is the primary election that happens every two years. In 2022, it includes a number of state and federal offices alongside a handful of local races. </p>

On the local level, District Attorney Chesa Boudin will be on the ballot for his potential recall. San Franciscans will also have the opportunity to vote again for their state assemblymember. If there was a clear winner of the special election in February and June of 2022, the now-incumbent will need to run for re-election. This means that losers of the special election for AD-17 could run again in June and November.

<p>On the local level, District Attorney Chesa Boudin will be on the ballot for his potential recall. San Franciscans will also have the opportunity to vote again for their state assemblymember. If there was a clear winner of the special election in February and June of 2022, the now-incumbent will need to run for re-election. This means that losers of the special election for AD-17 could run again in June and November. </p>

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<li>District Attorney (Recall)</li>



<li>City Attorney</li>



<li>Superior Court judges</li>
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<ul><li>District Attorney (Recall)</li><li>City Attorney</li><li>Superior Court judges</li></ul>

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<div class="wp-block-column"><p>Local</p><ul><li>District Attorney (Recall)</li><li>City Attorney</li><li>Superior Court judges</li></ul></div>


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<li>State Assemblymember (District 17 and 19)</li>



<li>Governor</li>



<li>Lieutenant Governor</li>



<li>Secretary of State</li>



<li>Controller</li>



<li>Treasurer</li>



<li>Attorney General</li>



<li>Insurance Commissioner</li>



<li>Board of Equalization Member</li>



<li>Superintendent of Public Instruction</li>
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<ul><li>State Assemblymember (District 17 and 19)</li><li>Governor</li><li>Lieutenant Governor</li><li>Secretary of State</li><li>Controller</li><li>Treasurer</li><li>Attorney General</li><li>Insurance Commissioner</li><li>Board of Equalization Member</li><li>Superintendent of Public Instruction</li></ul>

<div class="wp-block-column"><p>State</p><ul><li>State Assemblymember (District 17 and 19)</li><li>Governor</li><li>Lieutenant Governor</li><li>Secretary of State</li><li>Controller</li><li>Treasurer</li><li>Attorney General</li><li>Insurance Commissioner</li><li>Board of Equalization Member</li><li>Superintendent of Public Instruction</li></ul></div>


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<li>U.S. Senator</li>



<li>U.S. Congressional Representative (District 11 and 15)</li>
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<ul><li>U.S. Senator</li><li>U.S. Congressional Representative (District 11 and 15)</li></ul>

<div class="wp-block-column"><p>Federal</p><ul><li>U.S. Senator</li><li>U.S. Congressional Representative (District 11 and 15)</li></ul></div>

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<div class="wp-block-columns"><div class="wp-block-column"><p>Local</p><ul><li>District Attorney (Recall)</li><li>City Attorney</li><li>Superior Court judges</li></ul></div><div class="wp-block-column"><p>State</p><ul><li>State Assemblymember (District 17 and 19)</li><li>Governor</li><li>Lieutenant Governor</li><li>Secretary of State</li><li>Controller</li><li>Treasurer</li><li>Attorney General</li><li>Insurance Commissioner</li><li>Board of Equalization Member</li><li>Superintendent of Public Instruction</li></ul></div><div class="wp-block-column"><p>Federal</p><ul><li>U.S. Senator</li><li>U.S. Congressional Representative (District 11 and 15)</li></ul></div></div>


<h2 class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading" id="block-78b9d5bc-7ce2-44d3-b474-f77fc23a9878">Regular Election General</h2>


<h2 class="has-medium-font-size" id="block-78b9d5bc-7ce2-44d3-b474-f77fc23a9878">Regular Election General</h2>

This election wraps up the 2022 election year for San Franciscans. It includes most of the races in the primary, with some notable differences at the local level.

<p>This election wraps up the 2022 election year for San Franciscans. It includes most of the races in the primary, with some notable differences at the local level.</p>

BART Director will be on the ballot along with three seats for the Board of Education and Community College Board. Supervisors in all even-numbered districts (2, 4, 6, 8 and 10) will be on the ballot. Current supervisors in those districts are, respectively, Catherine Stefani, Gordon Mar, Matt Haney, Rafael Mandelman and Shamann Walton. Public Defender will also be on the ballot.

<p>BART Director will be on the ballot along with three seats for the Board of Education and Community College Board. Supervisors in all even-numbered districts (2, 4, 6, 8 and 10) will be on the ballot. Current supervisors in those districts are, respectively, Catherine Stefani, Gordon Mar, Matt Haney, Rafael Mandelman and Shamann Walton. Public Defender will also be on the ballot.</p>

At the state level, San Franciscans will vote one final time for their state assemblymember in District 17 (eastern half of the city) and District 19 (western half of the city).

<p>At the state level, San Franciscans will vote one final time for their state assemblymember in District 17 (eastern half of the city) and District 19 (western half of the city). </p>

<p class="has-normal-font-size"><strong>Positions:</strong></p>


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<li>BART Director (District 8)</li>



<li>Assessor-Recorder</li>



<li>Public Defender</li>



<li>Board of Education (3 seats)</li>



<li>Community College Board (3 seats)</li>



<li><span style="color: initial; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, sans-serif;">Board of Supervisors (District 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10)</span></li>
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<ul><li>BART Director (District 8)</li><li>Assessor-Recorder</li><li>Public Defender</li><li>Board of Education (3 seats)</li><li>Community College Board (3 seats)</li><li><span style="color: initial; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, sans-serif;">Board of Supervisors (District 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10)</span></li></ul>

<div class="wp-block-column"><p>Local</p><ul><li>BART Director (District 8)</li><li>Assessor-Recorder</li><li>Public Defender</li><li>Board of Education (3 seats)</li><li>Community College Board (3 seats)</li><li><span style="color: initial; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, sans-serif;">Board of Supervisors (District 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10)</span></li></ul></div>


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<li>State Assemblymember (District 17 and 19)</li>



<li>Governor</li>



<li>Lieutenant Governor</li>



<li>Secretary of State</li>



<li>Controller</li>



<li>Treasurer</li>



<li>Attorney General</li>



<li>Insurance Commissioner</li>



<li>Board of Equalization Member</li>



<li>Superintendent of Public Instruction</li>



<li>Associate Justices of the Supreme Court</li>



<li>Court of Appeal Justices</li>
</ul>


<ul><li>State Assemblymember (District 17 and 19)</li><li>Governor</li><li>Lieutenant Governor</li><li>Secretary of State</li><li>Controller</li><li>Treasurer</li><li>Attorney General</li><li>Insurance Commissioner</li><li>Board of Equalization Member</li><li>Superintendent of Public Instruction</li><li>Associate Justices of the Supreme Court</li><li>Court of Appeal Justices</li></ul>

<div class="wp-block-column"><p>State</p><ul><li>State Assemblymember (District 17 and 19)</li><li>Governor</li><li>Lieutenant Governor</li><li>Secretary of State</li><li>Controller</li><li>Treasurer</li><li>Attorney General</li><li>Insurance Commissioner</li><li>Board of Equalization Member</li><li>Superintendent of Public Instruction</li><li>Associate Justices of the Supreme Court</li><li>Court of Appeal Justices</li></ul></div>

<div class="wp-block-columns"><div class="wp-block-column"><p>Local</p><ul><li>BART Director (District 8)</li><li>Assessor-Recorder</li><li>Public Defender</li><li>Board of Education (3 seats)</li><li>Community College Board (3 seats)</li><li><span style="color: initial; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, sans-serif;">Board of Supervisors (District 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10)</span></li></ul></div><div class="wp-block-column"><p>State</p><ul><li>State Assemblymember (District 17 and 19)</li><li>Governor</li><li>Lieutenant Governor</li><li>Secretary of State</li><li>Controller</li><li>Treasurer</li><li>Attorney General</li><li>Insurance Commissioner</li><li>Board of Equalization Member</li><li>Superintendent of Public Instruction</li><li>Associate Justices of the Supreme Court</li><li>Court of Appeal Justices</li></ul></div><div class="wp-block-column"><p>Federal</p><ul><li>U.S. Senator</li><li>U.S. Congressional Representative (District 11 and 15)</li></ul></div></div>

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2022 election hub

Annie Gaus

David Campos, who’s running to replace <a href="https://sfstandard.com/city-hall-gets-mostly-back-to-business-with-swearing-in-of-city-attorney-david-chiu/">newly appointed City Attorney David Chiu</a> in the state assembly, has taken a leave of absence from his position as chief of staff at the San Francisco District Attorney’s office.

<p>David Campos, who’s running to replace <a href="https://sfstandard.com/city-hall-gets-mostly-back-to-business-with-swearing-in-of-city-attorney-david-chiu/">newly appointed City Attorney David Chiu</a> in the state assembly, has taken a leave of absence from his position as chief of staff at the San Francisco District Attorney’s office.</p>

Campos confirmed the leave in an interview with Here/Say on Monday. The leave was effective Nov. 1, according to a campaign staffer.

<p>Campos confirmed the leave in an interview with Here/Say on Monday. The leave was effective Nov. 1, according to a campaign staffer.</p>

Campos was hired by District Attorney Chesa Boudin as chief of staff in October 2020, pledging to work on community and coalition-building programs at the office. The District Attorney’s office did not respond to requests for comment on the duration of Campos’ leave or who would fill in as chief of staff in his absence.&nbsp;

<p>Campos was hired by District Attorney Chesa Boudin as chief of staff in October 2020, pledging to work on community and coalition-building programs at the office. The District Attorney’s office did not respond to requests for comment on the duration of Campos’ leave or who would fill in as chief of staff in his absence.&nbsp;</p>

The District Attorney’s office has drawn scrutiny in recent weeks over reports of mismanagement and high turnover among its attorneys. Two former assistant district attorneys, Donald Du Bain and Brooke Jenkins, recently resigned and joined the campaign to recall Boudin, citing ineffective management of the office. The recall campaign recently submitted about 83,000 signatures to the Department of Elections, and will likely head to voters next year.&nbsp;

<p>The District Attorney’s office has drawn scrutiny in recent weeks over reports of mismanagement and high turnover among its attorneys. Two former assistant district attorneys, Donald Du Bain and Brooke Jenkins, recently resigned and joined the campaign to recall Boudin, citing ineffective management of the office. The recall campaign recently submitted about 83,000 signatures to the Department of Elections, and will likely head to voters next year.&nbsp;</p>

Campos is one of four candidates gunning to <a href="https://sfstandard.com/the-race-to-replace-david-chiu-explained/">represent California’s 17th assembly district,</a> which represents the eastern half of San Francisco.&nbsp;

<p>Campos is one of four candidates gunning to <a href="https://sfstandard.com/the-race-to-replace-david-chiu-explained/">represent California’s 17th assembly district,</a> which represents the eastern half of San Francisco.&nbsp;</p>

A longtime political fixture in San Francisco, Campos was first elected to the Board of Supervisors in 2008 and has served in a number of government and political roles, including as chair of the San Francisco Democratic Party. He currently serves as vice chair of the California Democratic Party.&nbsp;

<p>A longtime political fixture in San Francisco, Campos was first elected to the Board of Supervisors in 2008 and has served in a number of government and political roles, including as chair of the San Francisco Democratic Party. He currently serves as vice chair of the California Democratic Party.&nbsp;</p>

Other assembly candidates include District 6 Supervisor Matt Haney, small business owner and activist Thea Selby, and scientist and entrepreneur Bilal Mahmood.&nbsp;

<p>Other assembly candidates include District 6 Supervisor Matt Haney, small business owner and activist Thea Selby, and scientist and entrepreneur Bilal Mahmood.&nbsp;</p>

A special election for the assembly seat will take place next year, although the exact date has yet to be determined. Governor Newsom has until 14 days after Chiu’s official resignation from the assembly on Nov. 1 to declare a special election to replace him.

<p>A special election for the assembly seat will take place next year, although the exact date has yet to be determined. Governor Newsom has until 14 days after Chiu’s official resignation from the assembly on Nov. 1 to declare a special election to replace him.</p>

David Campos takes leave of absence from District Attorney’s Office

Mike Ege

Matt Haney’s <a href="https://sfstandard.com/politics/ad-17-runoff-election-results/">impending departure for Sacramento</a> as San Francisco’s new assemblymember sets the stage for an unpredictable battle for his current seat.&nbsp;

<p>Matt Haney’s <a href="https://sfstandard.com/politics/ad-17-runoff-election-results/">impending departure for Sacramento</a> as San Francisco’s new assemblymember sets the stage for an unpredictable battle for his current seat.&nbsp;</p>

Whomever Mayor London Breed appoints as his replacement representing District 6 on the Board of Supervisors currently faces at least two unknowns: the outcome of <a href="https://sfstandard.com/politics/city-hall/miserable-together-happy-apart-why-redistricting-has-grown-so-heated/">the city’s fraught redistricting</a>, and who they’ll be running against for a full term in November.&nbsp;

<p>Whomever Mayor London Breed appoints as his replacement representing District 6 on the Board of Supervisors currently faces at least two unknowns: the outcome of <a href="https://sfstandard.com/politics/city-hall/miserable-together-happy-apart-why-redistricting-has-grown-so-heated/">the city’s fraught redistricting</a>, and who they’ll be running against for a full term in November.&nbsp;</p>

As of Wednesday morning, the Mayor’s Office has made no indication as to who will be appointed to replace Haney as supervisor until the end of the current term, or when it will happen: “We don’t have a timeline at this point,” said spokesperson Jeff Cretan.

<p>As of Wednesday morning, the Mayor’s Office has made no indication as to who will be appointed to replace Haney as supervisor until the end of the current term, or when it will happen: “We don’t have a timeline at this point,” said spokesperson Jeff Cretan.</p>

Honey Mahogany, an activist, performer, and aide to Haney, is widely considered a frontrunner among political insiders to replace Haney in the district, which includes Tenderloin and parts of SoMa. Mahogany has not yet filed to run in the November election, but confirmed to The Standard on Tuesday evening that she plans to seek the seat.&nbsp;

<p>Honey Mahogany, an activist, performer, and aide to Haney, is widely considered a frontrunner among political insiders to replace Haney in the district, which includes Tenderloin and parts of SoMa. Mahogany has not yet filed to run in the November election, but confirmed to The Standard on Tuesday evening that she plans to seek the seat.&nbsp;</p>

If appointed, Mahogany—whose resume spans politics, activism and the arts—would be the first out transgender person to serve on the Board of Supervisors. Mahogany <a href="https://sfstandard.com/education/court-tells-sf-dems-to-change-voter-guide-statement-on-school-recall/">currently chairs the San Francisco Democratic Party</a>, having been appointed to the local central committee in 2018. A celebrated drag performer, she became a co-owner of the Stud bar in SoMa as part of the new collective ownership organized to save the bar from closure. She also helped establish the Tenderloin’s Transgender Cultural District in 2017.&nbsp;

<p>If appointed, Mahogany—whose resume spans politics, activism and the arts—would be the first out transgender person to serve on the Board of Supervisors. Mahogany <a href="https://sfstandard.com/education/court-tells-sf-dems-to-change-voter-guide-statement-on-school-recall/">currently chairs the San Francisco Democratic Party</a>, having been appointed to the local central committee in 2018. A celebrated drag performer, she became a co-owner of the Stud bar in SoMa as part of the new collective ownership organized to save the bar from closure. She also helped establish the Tenderloin’s Transgender Cultural District in 2017.&nbsp;</p>

The perception of Mahogany as a frontrunner spilled out into the open during the city’s redistricting process, when Supervisor Hillary Ronen posted a tweet appearing to suggest that redrawn lines in District 6 could make it more difficult for Mahogany to win or retain the seat. Haney, at whom the tweet was directed, disputed Ronen’s characterization.&nbsp;

<p>The perception of Mahogany as a frontrunner spilled out into the open during the city’s redistricting process, when Supervisor Hillary Ronen posted a tweet appearing to suggest that redrawn lines in District 6 could make it more difficult for Mahogany to win or retain the seat. Haney, at whom the tweet was directed, disputed Ronen’s characterization.&nbsp;</p>

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Haney told The Standard on Wednesday that he “can’t think of anyone more qualified” than Mahogany to assume his seat. Haney, who <a href="https://sfstandard.com/politics/analysis-matt-haney-david-campos-assembly-housing/">won a decisive victory</a> in Tuesday’s election with over 63% of votes counted as of late night Tuesday, said that he expects to be sworn in as assemblymember in California’s 17th district on or around May 3. The Department of Elections expects to certify Tuesday’s election by April 28.

<p>Haney told The Standard on Wednesday that he “can’t think of anyone more qualified” than Mahogany to assume his seat. Haney, who <a href="https://sfstandard.com/politics/analysis-matt-haney-david-campos-assembly-housing/">won a decisive victory</a> in Tuesday’s election with over 63% of votes counted as of late night Tuesday, said that he expects to be sworn in as assemblymember in California’s 17th district on or around May 3. The Department of Elections expects to certify Tuesday’s election by April 28.</p>

But Mahogany is not the only potential replacement Mayor Breed is considering: Sources close to City Hall point to other candidates reportedly on Mayor Breed’s list.

<p>But Mahogany is not the only potential replacement Mayor Breed is considering: Sources close to City Hall point to other candidates reportedly on Mayor Breed’s list.</p>

One of those is Bilal Mahmood, a tech investor and former policy analyst who faced off with Haney in the AD-17 primary and <a href="https://sfstandard.com/politics/elections/bilal-mahmood-throws-support-behind-matt-haney-in-sf-assembly-race/">later endorsed him</a> in the runoff. Others include San Francisco Police Department communications director Matt Dorsey, Planning Commission president Rachael Tanner, and Vikrum Aiyer, a deputy director at the American Civil Liberties Union, according to sources. None confirmed by press time that they are in the running for the appointment.

<p>One of those is Bilal Mahmood, a tech investor and former policy analyst who faced off with Haney in the AD-17 primary and <a href="https://sfstandard.com/politics/elections/bilal-mahmood-throws-support-behind-matt-haney-in-sf-assembly-race/">later endorsed him</a> in the runoff. Others include San Francisco Police Department communications director Matt Dorsey, Planning Commission president Rachael Tanner, and Vikrum Aiyer, a deputy director at the American Civil Liberties Union, according to sources. None confirmed by press time that they are in the running for the appointment.</p>

Another wrinkle in the equation is uncertainty over what District 6 will look like after the city’s redistricting—and who will be eligible to run under a dramatically different map.

<p>Another wrinkle in the equation is uncertainty over what District 6 will look like after the city’s redistricting—and who will be eligible to run under a dramatically different map.</p>

Because of disproportionate population growth in and around SoMa, the city needs to prune a significant amount of real estate away from District 6 in order to comply with election law mandates. Proposed maps that included separating large chunks of District 6 were a major source of controversy in redistricting: As an example, the original final draft map chosen by the Redistricting Task Force on April 9, which resulted in <a href="https://sfstandard.com/politics/chaos-again-engulfs-effort-to-draw-new-district-lines-after-2-am-walkout/">a dramatic late-night walkout</a>, separated the Tenderloin and Civic Center neighborhoods from District 6.&nbsp;

<p>Because of disproportionate population growth in and around SoMa, the city needs to prune a significant amount of real estate away from District 6 in order to comply with election law mandates. Proposed maps that included separating large chunks of District 6 were a major source of controversy in redistricting: As an example, the original final draft map chosen by the Redistricting Task Force on April 9, which resulted in <a href="https://sfstandard.com/politics/chaos-again-engulfs-effort-to-draw-new-district-lines-after-2-am-walkout/">a dramatic late-night walkout</a>, separated the Tenderloin and Civic Center neighborhoods from District 6.&nbsp;</p>

Separating the Tenderloin and Civic Center from the South of Market would split up constituencies with significant political power in District 6, including nonprofit affordable housing operators and other service organizations. Doing so could also shift the district toward the ideological center, reflecting more recent arrivals to remaining areas of the district.

<p>Separating the Tenderloin and Civic Center from the South of Market would split up constituencies with significant political power in District 6, including nonprofit affordable housing operators and other service organizations. Doing so could also shift the district toward the ideological center, reflecting more recent arrivals to remaining areas of the district.</p>

Partly as a result of those disagreements, the task force <a href="https://sfstandard.com/politics/divisive-final-vote-on-new-district-map-delayed-missing-deadline/">blew past its legal deadline of April 15. </a>The City Attorney’s Office has instructed the body to approve a final draft map at a meeting scheduled for April 21, after which time only minor changes can be made. The task force must deliver a final map to the Department of Elections by May 2.&nbsp;

<p>Partly as a result of those disagreements, the task force <a href="https://sfstandard.com/politics/divisive-final-vote-on-new-district-map-delayed-missing-deadline/">blew past its legal deadline of April 15. </a>The City Attorney’s Office has instructed the body to approve a final draft map at a meeting scheduled for April 21, after which time only minor changes can be made. The task force must deliver a final map to the Department of Elections by May 2.&nbsp;</p>

Whomever Mayor Breed appoints to the District 6 seat may also face a smattering of challengers in a general election scheduled for November 8. Candidates have until June 14 to file.

<p>Whomever Mayor Breed appoints to the District 6 seat may also face a smattering of challengers in a general election scheduled for November 8. Candidates have until June 14 to file.</p>

Candidates who have filed so far include Billie Cooper, a trans activist and 2022 Grand Marshal of San Francisco Pride, activist and union organizer Cherelle Jackson, and disability advocate Tommie Lussier.&nbsp;

<p>Candidates who have filed so far include Billie Cooper, a trans activist and 2022 Grand Marshal of San Francisco Pride, activist and union organizer Cherelle Jackson, and disability advocate Tommie Lussier.&nbsp;</p>

PJ Bastiany, who founded a service nonprofit according to his Facebook page, has also filed to run.&nbsp;

<p>PJ Bastiany, who founded a service nonprofit according to his Facebook page, has also filed to run.&nbsp;</p>

Rumors swirl around Matt Haney’s replacement—Honey Mahogany could make history in a fast-changing district

With the first of four elections this year coming up on Feb. 15, the city’s registered voters are already getting a torrent of campaign mail. One item that you probably shouldn’t put in the circular file is the Voter Information Pamphlet, the official ballot guide from the Department of Elections.&nbsp;

<p>With the first of four elections this year coming up on Feb. 15, the city’s registered voters are already getting a torrent of campaign mail. One item that you probably shouldn’t put in the circular file is the Voter Information Pamphlet, the official ballot guide from the Department of Elections.&nbsp;</p>

San Francisco voters are often required to weigh in on complicated issues that can seem arcane or irrelevant at first glance, so the pamphlet is often your first window into what’s at stake in certain races and how important they might be to you. It will be relatively simple for the February special election, which features the school board recall and a state assembly race primary.

<p>San Francisco voters are often required to weigh in on complicated issues that can seem arcane or irrelevant at first glance, so the pamphlet is often your first window into what’s at stake in certain races and how important they might be to you. It will be relatively simple for the February special election, which features the school board recall and a state assembly race primary.</p>

<strong>When does the Voter Information Pamphlet (VIP) come out?&nbsp;</strong>


<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-when-does-the-voter-information-pamphlet-vip-come-out"><strong>When does the Voter Information Pamphlet (VIP) come out?&nbsp;</strong></h4>


<h4 id="h-when-does-the-voter-information-pamphlet-vip-come-out"><strong>When does the Voter Information Pamphlet (VIP) come out?&nbsp;</strong></h4>

The first one of the year, for the Feb. 15 special election, is out already; they are generally mailed out four to five weeks before election day. If you misplaced yours or didn’t get one, you can<a href="https://sfelections.sfgov.org/sites/default/files/Documents/Voting/2022/F22_SFVIP_EN.pdf"> download it</a> or view an <a href="https://voterguide.sfelections.org/en">HTML version</a> on the Department of Elections website. Copies are also available at polling places for in-person voters.

<p>The first one of the year, for the Feb. 15 special election, is out already; they are generally mailed out four to five weeks before election day. If you misplaced yours or didn’t get one, you can<a href="https://sfelections.sfgov.org/sites/default/files/Documents/Voting/2022/F22_SFVIP_EN.pdf"> download it</a> or view an <a href="https://voterguide.sfelections.org/en">HTML version</a> on the Department of Elections website. Copies are also available at polling places for in-person voters. </p>

The Department is required by law to send you a pamphlet in the mail if you’re a registered voter. If you want to save some trees, you can opt out of mailings using the <a href="https://sfelections.org/tools/portal/">Voter Portal</a>, or by calling the department.&nbsp;

<p>The Department is required by law to send you a pamphlet in the mail if you’re a registered voter. If you want to save some trees, you can opt out of mailings using the <a href="https://sfelections.org/tools/portal/">Voter Portal</a>, or by calling the department.&nbsp;</p>

<strong>How many pamphlets are mailed out on average?&nbsp;</strong>


<h4 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>How many pamphlets are mailed out on average?&nbsp;</strong></h4>


<h4><strong>How many pamphlets are mailed out on average?&nbsp;</strong></h4>

According to Department of Elections Director John Arntz, about 465,000 voters get an English version of the pamphlet, 29,000 Chinese editions are sent and 7,400 Spanish and 1,200 Filipino versions go out.&nbsp; Around 39,000 prospective voters access the digital version.

<p>According to Department of Elections Director John Arntz, about 465,000 voters get an English version of the pamphlet, 29,000 Chinese editions are sent and 7,400 Spanish and 1,200 Filipino versions go out.&nbsp; Around 39,000 prospective voters access the digital version.</p>

The pamphlet is available in multiple formats, including large print and even MP3 audio.&nbsp;

<p>The pamphlet is available in multiple formats, including large print and even MP3 audio.&nbsp;</p>

<strong>Has interest in the pamphlet increased with the transition to most people voting by mail?</strong>


<h4 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Has interest in the pamphlet increased with the transition to most people voting by mail?</strong></h4>


<h4><strong>Has interest in the pamphlet increased with the transition to most people voting by mail?</strong></h4>

“Interest has probably remained consistent but voters are more sensitive to when they receive the VIP,” says Director Arntz. “Since vote-by-mail ballots arrive at the start of the early voting period, voters expect to also have the VIP arrive around the same timeframe.”

<p>“Interest has probably remained consistent but voters are more sensitive to when they receive the VIP,” says Director Arntz. “Since vote-by-mail ballots arrive at the start of the early voting period, voters expect to also have the VIP arrive around the same timeframe.”</p>

<strong>The pamphlet is presented as an impartial document but there are partisan arguments in it. What’s with that?&nbsp;</strong>


<h4 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>The pamphlet is presented as an impartial document but there are partisan arguments in it. What’s with that?&nbsp;</strong></h4>


<h4><strong>The pamphlet is presented as an impartial document but there are partisan arguments in it. What’s with that?&nbsp;</strong></h4>

While partisan arguments for or against ballot measures—both free and paid—have long been a feature of the Voter Information Pamphlet, the measures are first presented to the reader with an official description drafted by the city attorney, and the controller also produces a statement on the fiscal impact of the measure.&nbsp;

<p>While partisan arguments for or against ballot measures—both free and paid—have long been a feature of the Voter Information Pamphlet, the measures are first presented to the reader with an official description drafted by the city attorney, and the controller also produces a statement on the fiscal impact of the measure.&nbsp;</p>

On top of this is an impartial summary of each measure composed in simple language, including what aspect of current law the measure would change, and what exactly would happen if the measure passes or fails. These are drafted by the<a href="https://sfelections.sfgov.org/attend-ballot-simplification-committee-meetings"> Ballot Simplification Committee</a>, whose members are appointed jointly by the mayor and Board of Supervisors.&nbsp;

<p>On top of this is an impartial summary of each measure composed in simple language, including what aspect of current law the measure would change, and what exactly would happen if the measure passes or fails. These are drafted by the<a href="https://sfelections.sfgov.org/attend-ballot-simplification-committee-meetings"> Ballot Simplification Committee</a>, whose members are appointed jointly by the mayor and Board of Supervisors.&nbsp;</p>

This is followed by the ballot arguments. An official ballot argument is chosen by lottery among different submissions from each side, and then come the paid ballot arguments.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<p>This is followed by the ballot arguments. An official ballot argument is chosen by lottery among different submissions from each side, and then come the paid ballot arguments.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

Arguments are limited to 300 words, and they cost $200 plus $2 per word to file, and they have to be submitted 78 days before Election Day.&nbsp;

<p>Arguments are limited to 300 words, and they cost $200 plus $2 per word to file, and they have to be submitted 78 days before Election Day.&nbsp;</p>

<strong>What are the key things in the pamphlet for the upcoming special election?&nbsp;</strong>


<h4 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>What are the key things in the pamphlet for the upcoming special election?&nbsp;</strong></h4>


<h4><strong>What are the key things in the pamphlet for the upcoming special election?&nbsp;</strong></h4>

The Feb. 15 election has no policy measures, but it does have questions on the possible recall of three members of the Board of Education. In the pamphlet they are treated largely like other ballot measures, except that a statement of reasons for the recall written by proponents, along with a response and statement by the recall subject, replace the city attorney and controller’s statements.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<p>The Feb. 15 election has no policy measures, but it does have questions on the possible recall of three members of the Board of Education. In the pamphlet they are treated largely like other ballot measures, except that a statement of reasons for the recall written by proponents, along with a response and statement by the recall subject, replace the city attorney and controller’s statements.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

Like other ballot measures, these are followed by paid ballot arguments. One argument against the recalls, originally signed by the San Francisco Democratic Party, was the subject of a lawsuit by recall proponents, who alleged the party failed to follow its own endorsement process in submitting the argument. The<a href="https://sfstandard.com/education/court-tells-sf-dems-to-change-voter-guide-statement-on-school-recall/"> court agreed</a> and the argument was revised to remove the organizational affiliation.&nbsp;

<p>Like other ballot measures, these are followed by paid ballot arguments. One argument against the recalls, originally signed by the San Francisco Democratic Party, was the subject of a lawsuit by recall proponents, who alleged the party failed to follow its own endorsement process in submitting the argument. The<a href="https://sfstandard.com/education/court-tells-sf-dems-to-change-voter-guide-statement-on-school-recall/"> court agreed</a> and the argument was revised to remove the organizational affiliation.&nbsp;</p>

<strong>It looks like some statements by or on behalf of persons being voted on in one way or another are missing from this election’s pamphlet. Why is that?&nbsp;</strong>


<h4 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>It looks like some statements by or on behalf of persons being voted on in one way or another are missing from this election’s pamphlet. Why is that?&nbsp;</strong></h4>


<h4><strong>It looks like some statements by or on behalf of persons being voted on in one way or another are missing from this election’s pamphlet. Why is that?&nbsp;</strong></h4>

Candidates for office are allowed to submit a statement for the pamphlet if they agree to campaign spending limits. As it turns out, one of the candidates for 17th Assembly District, Bilal Mahmood, has no statement in the pamphlet. “Mr. Mahmood did not agree to the (spending) limits,” said Arntz.&nbsp;

<p>Candidates for office are allowed to submit a statement for the pamphlet if they agree to campaign spending limits. As it turns out, one of the candidates for 17th Assembly District, Bilal Mahmood, has no statement in the pamphlet. “Mr. Mahmood did not agree to the (spending) limits,” said Arntz.&nbsp;</p>

Additionally, one recall subject, Board of Education Commissioner Alison Collins, did not submit an official statement. (She also did not respond to our inquiries by press time.) She did, however, submit a paid argument on her own behalf.

<p>Additionally, one recall subject, Board of Education Commissioner Alison Collins, did not submit an official statement. (She also did not respond to our inquiries by press time.) She did, however, submit a paid argument on her own behalf.</p>

Special election: Everything you need to know about SF’s voter information pamphlet

San Francisco could have as many as four separate elections in 2022. Beyond the regularly scheduled primary in June and general election in November, there is<a href="https://sfstandard.com/politics/elections/explainer-breaking-down-san-franciscos-bizarre-feb-15-special-election/"> today’s special election</a>, with a possible runoff in April.

<p>San Francisco could have as many as four separate elections in 2022. Beyond the regularly scheduled primary in June and general election in November, there is<a href="https://sfstandard.com/politics/elections/explainer-breaking-down-san-franciscos-bizarre-feb-15-special-election/"> today’s special election</a>, with a possible runoff in April.</p>

So, how’d we get here? Well, like most crises in San Francisco over the last two years, it’s mostly<a href="https://sfstandard.com/city-hall/mohammed-nuru-to-appear-in-court-ready-to-accept-responsibility-in-corruption-case-attorney-says/"> Mohammed Nuru’s</a> fault.

<p>So, how’d we get here? Well, like most crises in San Francisco over the last two years, it’s mostly<a href="https://sfstandard.com/city-hall/mohammed-nuru-to-appear-in-court-ready-to-accept-responsibility-in-corruption-case-attorney-says/"> Mohammed Nuru’s</a> fault.</p>

<strong>State Assembly &#8211; District 17</strong>


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