City Hall early voting begins October 5
San Francisco's City Hall Voting Center opens October 5, offering weekday and selected weekend voting before the November 3 election.
Early voting begins Monday at City Hall's ground floor, in front of Room 48.
Weekday hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through November 2, except the October 12 closure. [1]
The last two weekends before Election Day offer 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. access. On November 3, City Hall and neighborhood polling places open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. All times are local. [1][2]
Accessible equipment and curbside assistance are available. The chart compares City Hall's hours; neighborhood polling places operate on Election Day only. [1]
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Plan a City Hall voting visit · Deadline: 3 November 2026For registered San Francisco voters. City Hall ground floor, in front of Room 48. Closed October 12. Election Day closes at 8 p.m. PST; October 5 opening is at 8 a.m. PDT.
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- San Francisco Department of Elections · Vote in person
Undated official page, read in the browser October 5, 2026. Confirms City Hall's October 5 opening, weekday and weekend hours, October 12 closure, November 3 hours, 501 Election Day polling places and accessibility services.
- California Secretary of State · Election dates
November 3, 2026 official guide; checked October 5. Statewide mail-voting period and Election Day deadline; local in-person hours come from San Francisco.