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SAN FRANCISCO, Wednesday, September 24, 2025 – The San Francisco Department of Elections will begin Logic and Accuracy testing of the city’s voting equipment on Friday, September 26, continuing until all devices have been thoroughly examined. These tests are a critical step in ensuring that the November 4, 2025, Statewide Special Election proceeds smoothly, with every vote accurately recorded and counted.
Testing will take place at the Department’s warehouse at Pier 31 and in the Ballot Processing Room at City Hall, Room 48. These locations will allow election officials to check every machine in conditions similar to those used on Election Day, including the ImageCast Evolution Ballot-Scanning Machine, the ImageCast X Ballot-Marking Device, and the ImageCast Central Scanner—all of which will undergo rigorous evaluation.
“Transparency at every stage of the election process is essential to safeguarding integrity and building public confidence in our local elections,” said Director John Arntz. “We remain committed to openness and accountability and invite the public to observe our procedures before, during, and after Election Day.”
Mandated by state law, Logic and Accuracy testing ensures that all voting equipment correctly records and tabulates votes, identifying and addressing any potential errors or malfunctions in advance. The process involves running test ballots through every machine, verifying that results match expectations, and confirming the reliability of tabulation systems.
Members of the public are encouraged to observe the testing in person at the locations listed above or via livestream on the Department’s website at sfelections.gov/observe. A detailed calendar of observable activities related to the November 4 election is also available online, providing opportunities for residents to witness everything from ballot preparation to equipment testing.
For more information on observing election processes, contact the Department of Elections at (415) 554-4375, email sfvote@sfgov.org, or visit the office in City Hall, Room 48. These efforts underscore San Francisco’s commitment to a transparent, secure, and trustworthy election process, ensuring that voters can participate with confidence.
