In June 2010, San Francisco voters approved Proposition 14, which created a “top two” or “open” primary election system. The passage of this proposition changed how the primary elections for state constitutional offices, state legislative offices, and U.S. congressional offices are conducted in California. These offices are now known as “voter-nominated” offices.
Note that the change to an open primary election system does not affect how the primary elections for U.S. President or elections for county central committees are conducted.
On Saturday, the Anza branch library will host an information session for residents who want to learn more about this new open primary election system.
A representative of the SF Department of Elections will be on hand to answer questions and explain how the new system works, which goes into effect in our next primary election on June 5, 2012.
You can also find out more on the Dept. of Elections website.
Drop in anytime this Saturday between 2pm and 4pm at the Anza Branch Library, located at 550 37th Avenue between Anza and Geary.
Sarah B.