San Francisco voters will see just one name for Assessor-Recorder on their Nov. 3 ballot: incumbent Joaquin Torres. The city's Department of Elections candidate list shows Torres as the only person to file for the office. He filed on May 7, 2026, and qualified on Aug. 6.
What the Assessor-Recorder does
The Assessor-Recorder's office values property in San Francisco for tax purposes and records official documents such as deeds. Property tax is one of the city's largest sources of revenue. The job is a four-year term elected citywide.
The money
Even without an opponent, Torres has kept a campaign running. San Francisco Ethics Commission disclosure data for the contest shows he has raised $76,008 and spent $36,861.88. The commission also lists $7,255.89 in third-party spending supporting him, reported by the GrowSF Voter Guide. No opposition spending has been reported.
Do I need to vote in this race?
You can leave the contest blank or write in a name, but with one qualified candidate Torres is expected to win another term. Uncontested races are common lower on San Francisco's ballot this year. The Public Defender's race also has one candidate; see our explainer on that race.
How to vote
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3. Polls and vote centers close at 8 p.m., and mailed ballots must be postmarked by Election Day and arrive within seven days. You can check your registration and ballot status at sos.ca.gov/elections. California lets you register and vote the same day at a vote center.