UCSF Votes

You are the Difference. VOTE.

UCSF is committed to encouraging civic participation throughout our campus and community. Voting is how you make your voice count.

Election Day: November 5, 2024

In October, San Francisco election offices will mail ballots to all registered San Francisco voters. If you do not receive your ballot, please check that your voter registration is accurate.

Complete, sign and send in your vote-by-mail ballot to make sure your voice is counted. Voters will also have access to secure ballot drop-off boxes and traditional in-person voting. Please check with the San Francisco Department of Elections for in-person voting options and COVID-19 prevention measures such as wearing a mask and social distancing.

Upcoming Events

October 21: Voter Registration Deadline
November 5: Election Day

Frequently Asked Questions

What's on the ballot?

Federal contests:

President and Vice President
United States Senator
United States Senator (Partial/Unexpired Term)
United States Representative in Congress, Districts 11 and 15

State and regional contests:

State Senator, District 11
State Assemblymember, Districts 17 and 19
BART Board, Districts 7 and 9
State and regional ballot measures

Local contests:

Mayor
City Attorney
District Attorney
Sheriff
Treasurer
Board of Supervisors, Districts 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 and 11
Board of Education, 4 seats
Community College Board, 4 seats
Local ballot measures

How do I receive a mailed ballot?

Check your voter registration and mailing address are up to date so you can receive a mailed ballot by the Voter Registration Deadline: October 21. Check your voter registration here

Can I vote in person?

Check in with the SF Department of Elections for more information on in-person voting and secure ballot drop-off locations. You can find your polling location here

Can UCSF employees engage in political activities?

As a 501(c)(3) and a state entity, there are legal restrictions on the types of political activities UCSF employees can engage in on behalf of UCSF. You can find more information about guidelines for political activities at UCSF by watching this short video.

Stay engaged

Civic action doesn't end after election day. UCSF Advocates are active all year long, fighting for civic engagement, higher education, health care access, research funding, and more.

Growing Young Voters

Providers and young leaders are teaming up to promote the health habit of voting among pediatric patients through the VOICE Project.

Learn more

Resources

California Secretary of State for statewide voter information, check with your County Elections’ Department for more specifics.
Download the UCSF Votes Toolkit and promote civic engagement with UCSF.
Guidelines for political activities at UCSF.
Look up your polling location here.
Find information on how to serve as a poll worker.
Know your voting rights.
Track your ballot after you vote.

Become a UCSF Advocate

Learn about opportunities to connect with lawmakers, engage in policy change, participate in advocacy events, and more. Join UCSF Advocates

The iconic SF Elections Cable Car visits Parnassus on National Voter Registration Day, September 2019

The SF Dept. of Elections talks with community members at Parnassus about the upcoming election and registers voters, September 2019

The community shares their priorities with District 5 Supervisor candidates at the League of Women Voters of SF forum at Cole Hall, September 2019

UCSF Advocates welcomes the community to the District 5 Supervisor Candidates Forum at Parnassus, hosted by the League of Women Voters of SF, September 2019

The Science Policy Group introduces the League of Women Voters of SF ballot initiative forum at Mission Bay, October 2019

UCSF graduate students share why they vote at the Dept. of Elections and UCSF Advocates voter engagement pop-up at Mission Bay, October 2019

Students enjoy a sweet treat to honor their voice, their vote at Cinnamon Rolls at the Polls on Election Day, November 2019