This November, turnout was a far cry from that: 78.9 percent, just slightly above San Francisco's average turnout in presidential elections since 1916, which is 77 percent. A significant drop from the near-record high in 2020, this turnout suggests a lack of enthusiasm among voters, as indicated by campaign strategist Eric Jaye. He noted that disillusionment with candidate choices likely contributed to voters staying home.
The shift brought by Proposition H, which moved certain local elections to even years, allowed more voters to participate in key races such as mayor, district attorney, and treasurer. This strategic adjustment ensured that local contests benefitted from the higher turnout typically associated with presidential elections, drawing in a larger pool of engaged voters to shape critical aspects of governance.
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