San Francisco June 2 Voter Guide

San Francisco’s June 2 election is not some mystery mega-ballot. It’s a pretty specific mix of statewide primary races plus a handful of local contests that actua(sf.gov)e local piece is smaller than a November ballot, but that’s the point — a few races can carry outsized weight when turnout is lower and vote(sf.gov) early voting at City Hall on May 1, and vote-by-mail ballots begin going out on May 4. (sf.gov) For San Francisco voters, the local contests are one Board of Education seat, Board of Supervisors races in Districts 2 and 4, and a Superior Court judge race for Seat 16. There will also be local ballot measures, though the city’s measures page makes clear those are finalized on a set calendar and bundled with the local voter pamphlet rather than treated as one giant headline race. (sf.gov) ### Which races are citywide and which are neighborhood-only? The Board of Education race is the city(sf.gov)live in District 2 or District 4, you won’t vote in them. The judge race is countywide because Superior Court is a county office. That split matters because two neighbors in San Francisco can open very different ballots even on the same day. (sf.gov) ### Who’s running in the local races? For Board of Education, the qualified candidates listed by the Department of Elections are Virginia Cheung, Phillip Kim, and(sf.gov)t Seat 16, the qualified candidates are Phoebe Maffei and Alexandra Pray. The city’s published candidate list was last updated March 27, 2026, and that’s the cleanest official snapshot right now. (sf.gov) ### What’s the odd wrinkle in the judge race? Seat 16 opened into a contested election because the incumbent did no(sf.gov)ich triggered an extended filing period under California law. Basically, the normal path for an incumbent judge to glide onto the ballot didn’t happen here. That created a two-candidate contest instead. (sf.gov) ### Can non-citizens vote in any part of this? Yes — but only in the local Board of Education co(sf.gov) the city’s rules. They do not get to vote in the state or federal races on the same ballot. This is one of those San Francisco-specific rules that can surprise people if they’ve only voted in statewide primaries before. (sf.gov) ### When do ballots arrive and how do you vot(sf.gov)sco, ballots are being mailed in early May. You can return one by mail, use an official drop box, vote at City Hall during the early-voting window, or vote at your neighborhood polling place on Election Day. Polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on June 2. (sf.gov) ### What are the deadlines that matter most? May 18, 2026 is the last day(sf.gov)ll register and vote in person after the deadline, including on Election Day. San Francisco also has 37 official drop boxes, and the city says 501 polling places plus the City Hall Voting Center will be available for in-person voting and ballot drop-off. (sf.gov) ### Why does this election feel different from o(sf.gov)22, moving local elections to even-numbered years. So this June ballot is part of the city’s newer system — local races now ride alongside bigger statewide cycles, which usually means a larger and less hyperlocal electorate. That can change who runs, who wins, and what kind of campaign works. (sfelections.org) ### Bottom line If you’re a San Francisco vot(sf.gov)ngful local layer on top. Check your district, watch for your ballot starting May 4, and don’t assume your neighbor has the same local races you do. (sf.gov)