San Francisco’s June 2, 2026 election is heating up. Mail-in ballots are already on their way to voters, and drop boxes are set up across the Bay Area.
This post breaks down what’s on the SF ballot. It also covers what Marin County residents—from San Rafael and Mill Valley to Tiburon, Sausalito, and Fairfax—should keep in mind as they weigh how the Bay Area’s shifting politics might impact regional priorities like earthquake safety, water infrastructure, and local governance.
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What’s on the San Francisco ballot
Voters across the city face a crowded slate of races for federal, state, and local offices. There are also several high-stakes ballot measures this time around.
Ballots started going out May 1, and official drop boxes opened on May 4. Voting continues through election day on June 2. You can register by mail until May 18.
Congress, Supervisors and School Board to watch
District 11’s congressional primary is especially packed. The race to succeed Nancy Pelosi features Saikat Chakrabarti, Connie Chan, and Scott Wiener battling for the top two spots that move on to November.
The Board of Supervisors has some tight contests expected to shape city policy in the short term. Ranked-choice voting will play a role.
District 4 in the Sunset is drawing national attention, as voters pick a replacement for the recalled Joel Engardio. Over in District 2 (Marina/Pacific Heights), there’s a contest to finish Catherine Stefani’s term.
Three candidates are also running for a partial term on the Board of Education. Whoever wins will need to run again in November for a full term.
- District 11 Congressional race: Saikat Chakrabarti, Connie Chan, and Scott Wiener are the top contenders; the top two advance to November.
- District 4 Supervisor race (Sunset): a high-profile contest to replace Engardio.
- District 2 Supervisor race (Marina/Pacific Heights): to fill Stefani’s term.
- Board of Education: three candidates for a partial term, with a November runoff needed for the full term.
Ballot propositions A through D
Voters face four major propositions that could reshape SF’s infrastructure and governance. Propositions A and B tackle structural issues. Propositions C and D propose changes to business taxes.
- Prop. A: Would authorize about $535 million in bonds for earthquake safety projects and water infrastructure. It needs a two-thirds majority to pass.
- Prop. B: Would change lifetime term limits for mayor and supervisors to two four-year terms. Mayor Daniel Lurie and many supervisors back it, but folks like Willie Brown and Jerry Brown oppose it.
- Prop. C: Raises the exemption threshold for a CEO-to-median-employee pay tax. It’s expected to cut revenue by about $30–40 million a year.
- Prop. D: Would increase the same business tax, aiming to raise around $200–300 million annually. Unions and some supervisors support this one.
Mayor Lurie opposes both Prop. C and Prop. D, urging negotiation over a ballot fight. If both pass, only the one with more votes takes effect.
The statewide primary runs alongside local SF races. The top two for governor and other constitutional offices will move on to November. Local seats on the Superior Court and Board of Equalization are on the ballot too, though some primaries look uncontested.
What this means for Marin residents
Even if you live in Marin County, SF’s June 2 ballot matters. The Bay Area’s infrastructure, housing policy, and disaster readiness are all tangled together across the Golden Gate.
From Mill Valley to San Rafael, folks have a stake in how earthquake safety funding gets spent, how transit and water projects are funded, and how the region preps for climate risks. It’s all pretty interconnected, whether we like it or not.
Marin-focused takeaways
- Earthquake safety funding (Prop. A) could touch Bay Area infrastructure projects that involve Marin’s water and transit systems.
- Changes to term limits (Prop. B) might influence SF’s leadership style on issues that echo in Marin’s city councils and boards.
- Business tax proposals (Prop. C and D) serve as a reminder for Bay Area employers and workers to consider how regional tax policy could shape Marin’s business climate and local budgets.
- Races for federal and state offices in SF might shape regional collaboration on housing, transportation, and emergency preparedness that affect Marin County communities from Corte Madera to Novato.
Voting logistics and key dates for Marin readers
Marin voters who want to keep tabs on SF’s election schedule should check out these important milestones as June 2 approaches.
- Mail ballots start going out on May 1.
- Ballot drop boxes have been open since May 4.
- Voting wraps up June 2. If you’re registering by mail, the deadline is May 18.
- If you’re in Marin but have connections or interests in SF, it’s worth following Marin County’s local boards and keeping an eye on SF’s propositions and races. They can shape Bay Area policy in ways that might surprise you.
Here is the source article for this story: Here’s what’s on the ballot for San Francisco’s June 2 election
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