Politics & Current Affairs

Panel: The Primaries with CalMatters

A partnership with the California State Library
Tuesday, 5/12/2026
6:00 - 7:00
Koret Auditorium
Main Library

100 Larkin Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
United States

415-557-4400

Get ready for the 2026 primaries at the library. This program, offered in partnership with the California State Library, highlights key information to help voters prepare for the upcoming election. CalMatters CEO Neil Chase and guests will discuss major issues expected to shape the 2026 primary cycle and the decisions facing California voters. 

Participants will gain a clearer understanding of significant questions likely to appear on the ballot and the context behind them, with insights from experts who closely follow statewide developments. The discussion will touch on policy topics, emerging voter concerns, and broader trends influencing California’s political landscape. 

Whether someone is a firsttime voter or simply looking to stay informed, this session provides accessible information to support thoughtful engagement in California’s democratic process. 

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This program is sponsored by Friends of the San Francisco Public Library.

Attending Programs

All programs are drop-in (no registration necessary) unless otherwise noted. All SFPL locations are wheelchair accessible. For accommodations (such as ASL), call (415) 557-4557 or contact accessibility@sfpl.org. Requesting at least 3 business days in advance will help ensure availability.

This program will be conducted in English unless otherwise noted.

Notice: This event may be filmed or photographed. By participating in this event, you consent to have your likeness used for the Library’s archival purposes and promotional materials. If you do not want to be photographed, please inform a staff person or the photographer. A sticker will be provided to help identify you so that we can avoid capturing your image.

Public Notice and Disclaimer

This program uses a third-party website link. By clicking on the third-party website link, you will leave SFPL's website and enter a website not operated by SFPL. This service may collect personally identifying information about you, such as name, username, email address, and password. This service will treat the information it collects about you pursuant to its own privacy policy. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of each third-party website or service that you visit or use, including those third parties with whom you interact through our Library services. For more information about these third-party links, please see the section of SFPL’s Privacy Policy describing Links to Other Sites.

The views and opinions expressed in programs presented by groups unaffiliated with SFPL do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of SFPL or the City.