GrowSF Voter Guide for the March 2024 Primary Election

Last Updated: September 29, 2023

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GrowSF Voter Guide for the March 2024 Primary Election

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The March 5, 2024 primary election in San Francisco has several important contests. From the Presidential primary to the local Party County Central Committees, you get to shape the future of our City and Country.

As we approach the March 5, 2024 election we will add more information about the candidates and measures on the ballot, as well as our endorsements. But for now, here is what we know will be on the ballot.

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What's on the ballot?

Federal

President (Democrat)

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The Democratic Presidential Primary is your best shot at influencing who becomes President. The State of California is almost certainly going to vote for the Democratic nominee in the general election, so the primary is where the real action is.

Who's running?

CandidatePartyProfession
Joe BidenDemocraticIncumbent President of the United States
Robert F Kennedy, Jr.DemocraticAuthor & Lawyer
Marianne WilliamsonDemocraticAuthor & Spiritual Advisor

President (Republican)

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Since California will vote for a Democratic President, Republicans in California only have a chance to influence their party's nominee. If you are a Republican, you should vote in the Republican Presidential Primary to make your voice heard.

Who's running?

CandidatePartyProfession
Donald TrumpRepublicanFormer President of the United States
Vivek RamaswamyRepublicanEntrepreneur
Doug BurgumRepublicanGovernor of North Dakota
Chris ChristieRepublicanGovernor of New Jersey
Ron DesantisRepublicanGovernor of Florida
Nikki HaleyRepublicanFormer Governor of South Carolina
Asa HutchinsonRepublicanFormer Governor of Arkansas
Mike PenceRepublicanFormer Vice President of the United States
Nikki HaleyRepublicanFormer Governor of South Carolina
Tim ScottRepublicanSenator from South Carolina

US Senate

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For the first time in a very long time, California will not have an incumbent Senator on the ballot. Senator Dianne Feinstein has served in the Senate since 1992 (that's 32 years!) and was planning to retire due to declining health.

On Friday, September 29, 2023 Senator Dianne Feinstein passed away while still in office. Governor Gavin Newsom will appoint a replacement to serve out the remainder of her term. We will update this page when we know who the Governor has appointed.

We expect over a dozen candidates to run, and will update this list as we learn more.

Who's running?

CandidatePartyProfession
Barbara LeeDemocraticUS Congress, District 12
Katie PorterDemocraticUS Congress, District 47
Adam SchiffDemocraticUS Congress, District 30
Lexi ReeseDemocraticEntrepreneur

US Congress, District 11

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Rumors were swirling about Nancy Pelosi's retirement, but on September 8 she announced she was officially running for reelection.

State Senator Scott Wiener had formed an exploratory committee, but has not officially filed to run. Now that Pelosi has officially declared her candidacy, we expect Wiener to not run.

Who's running?

CandidatePartyProfession
Nancy PelosiDemocraticIncumbent US Congressperson
Scott Wiener (rumored)DemocraticCalifornia State Senator

US Congress, District 15

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We expect incumbent Kevin Mullin to run again. Others may declare as the filing deadline approaches on December 8, 2023.

Who's running?

CandidatePartyProfession
Kevin MullinDemocraticIncumbent US Congressperson

State

State Senate, District 11

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No one has put their hat in the ring yet, so stay tuned!

Who's running?

CandidatePartyProfession
Scott WienerDemocraticIncumbent State Senator

State Assembly, District 17

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Matt Haney has held this seat for just one term; we expect him to run again, and are not aware of any other candidates at this time.

Who's running?

CandidatePartyProfession
Matt HaneyDemocraticIncumbent State Assemblymember

State Assembly, District 19

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Phil Ting is termed out, so this will be an open seat. So far, only Catherine Stefani has declared her candidacy.

Who's running?

CandidatePartyProfession
Catherine StefaniDemocraticSan Francisco Supervisor, District 2

San Francisco

The most important election right now is for County Central Committee. These bodies control the local Democratic and Republican parties, and are responsible for endorsing candidates and ballot measures. If you want to influence the future of San Francisco politics, this is the election to pay attention to.

GrowSF advises everyone to register with a party. Being a no-party-preference or Independent voter just means you have less say in who gets elected. If you want to have a voice in the Democratic Party, you need to be a registered Democrat. If you want to have a voice in the Republican Party, you need to be a registered Republican.

If you're unhappy with the party, your best choice is to register as a member and vote for who runs it. Don't protest the parties, get involved and change them!

County Central Committee (Democratic), District 17

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We expect a crowded field of over 30 candidates. We will update this list as we learn more.

Who's running?

CandidatePartyProfession
Trevor ChandlerDemocraticCandidate for Supervisor, District 9
Emma HeikenDemocraticLegislative Aide to Supervisor Myrna Melgar, District 7
Jane KimDemocraticFormer Supervisor, District 6
Rafael MandelmanDemocraticSupervisor, District 8
Joshua OchoaDemocratic
Sal RosselliDemocratic

County Central Committee (Democratic), District 19

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We expect a crowded field of over 30 candidates. We will update this list as we learn more.

Who's running?

CandidatePartyProfession
Catherine StefaniDemocraticSupervisor, District 2

County Central Committee (Republican), District 17

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No candidates have declared yet, and typically there are barely enough candidates to fill the open seats.

Who's running?

CandidatePartyProfession
UnknownRepublicanN/A

County Central Committee (Republican), District 19

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No candidates have declared yet, and typically there are barely enough candidates to fill the open seats.

Who's running?

CandidatePartyProfession
UnknownRepublicanN/A

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