SF Base Election Data (SFBED)

This is a sample web site to illustrate using the data from the SFBED open data project.

The data for this web site comes from a single, static JSON file of structured data about San Francisco elections, which can be seen here: data/sf.json. This file is made available under the Public Domain Dedication and License v1.0, which can be read here: data/LICENSE.txt.

If you notice any issues about the data or have a suggestion, please file an issue in the issue tracker.

Election Methods

Below are the election methods included in the JSON file.

Current count: 2 election methods

PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY ¶

election_method_presidential

Notes

There is a Presidential Primary followed by a General Election in November. The winner in November receives all 55 of California's electoral votes.

TOP-TWO PRIMARY ¶

election_method_top_two

Wikipedia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nonpartisan_blanket_primary

Notes

All candidates run against each other in a primary election. Then the top two advance to the general election in November.