Candidates

View List of Candidates for the November 5, 2024, Consolidated General Election

Those who file for elective office in San Francisco must follow many laws. Our office helps local candidates navigate those laws. We also keep track of filing papers. (Many forms are available below.)

We encourage local candidates to complete all necessary filing steps before the deadlines. This will give you time to correct any errors. You can schedule an appointment or call us at 415-554-4375 with any questions.

General Resources for Candidates

• Candidate Statement of Qualifications - Local Office
• Candidate Statement of Qualifications - State/Federal Office
• Schedule of candidate workshops (coming soon). We offer workshops on topics such as signatures-in-lieu-of-filing fees, nomination procedures, and voter registration drives.
• November 5, 2024 - Calendar. In this calendar, we list all election events with beginning and end dates, a brief description, and a legal basis.  You can use the dropdown to filter the calendar by office.
• November 5, 2024  - Board of Supervisors and Mayor Candidate Guide (PDF). This guide explains who can complete the filing process for these offices and how to do so. This guide includes information such as eligibility, filing fees, forms, and deadlines.
• November 5, 2024 - Other Local Offices Candidate Guide (PDF). This guide explains who can complete the filing process for the other local offices and how to do so. This guide includes information such as eligibility, filing fees, forms, and deadlines. 
• Application for voter registration information (PDF). This data is available to candidates for specific election-related purposes. For more information, see the application itself. If you are not sure if you qualify to receive this data, please contact us.

The Secretary of State facilitates the filing process for state and federal offices. Visit the SOS website for information, deadlines, and guidance. 

Finance Resources for Candidates

The Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) helps to administer and enforce campaign finance laws.

All local candidates must complete a series of FPPC forms to disclose certain financial details. These include campaign contributions and spending, conflicts of interest, and lobbying expenditures. Some forms must be submitted to our office, others to the San Francisco Ethics Commission or the California Secretary of State.                      

The FPPC produces resources for candidates such as a Campaign Disclosure Manual 2 and Filing Schedule. In addition, the San Francisco Ethics Commission publishes a general guide with information about campaign finance and disclosures.

FPPC forms to be submitted to the San Francisco Department of Elections (originals) or the San Francisco Ethics Commission (originals)

• Form 700 – Statement of Economic Interests
• Form 501 – Candidate Intention Statement

FPPC  forms to be submitted to the California Secretary of State (originals) and the San Francisco Department of Elections (copies)

• Form 450 – Recipient Committee Campaign Statement – Short Form
• Form 460 – Consolidated Campaign Disclosure Form
• Form 425 – Semi-Annual Statement of No Activity (not for use by Office Holders or Candidates)
• Form 461 – Independent Expenditure Committee and Major Donor Committee Campaign Statement

FPPC Slate mailer organization forms to be submitted to the San Francisco Department of Elections (originals)

• Form 400 – Slate Mailer Organization Statement of Organization
• Form 401 – Slate Mailer Organization Campaign Statement
• Form 402 – Slate Mailer Organization Statement of Termination
• Form 498 – Slate Mailer Organization Late Payment Report

Other Resources

• Federal Election Commission – for federal filings
• California Secretary of State Cal Access Database – for state filings
• California Elections Code – state laws pertaining to elections
• San Francisco Municipal Elections Code – local laws pertaining to election