Ranked-Choice voting in 2012

• In the November 2012 election, voters in Berkeley, Oakland and San Leandro will use Ranked-Choice Voting.

• Ranked-Choice Voting does not affect the election of County, State and Federal officials or the adoption of ballot measures.

Ranked-Choice voting in 2012

• Ranked-Choice Voting:• Eliminates the need for a June Primary– June Primary– November Run-off

• Ranked-Choice Voting vs. Instant Runoff Voting

• Allows voters to rank a first, second and third choice candidate for a single office.

What is Ranked-Choice Voting?

Sample Ranked-Choice Voting Ballot

Vote Total =Votes needed to win = 7

Candidate A

Candidate B

Candidate C

4 Votes

3 Votes

5 Votes

1 Vote2 Votes3 Votes

1 Vote2 Votes

1 Vote2 Votes3 Votes4 Votes

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DETERMINING A WINNER

Candidate A

Candidate B

Candidate C

4 Votes

3 Votes

5 Votes6 Votes

5 Votes

7 Votes

Does my vote still count if…• I vote for the same candidate three

times? Yes, your vote will only count once.

• I only select one choice?Yes.

• Brochure• Voter Information Pamphlet/Sample Ballot• Special RCV Mailer• Presentations• PSA• 5 Languages (English, Chinese, Spanish,

Tagalog & Vietnamese)

OUTREACH

Contact the Registrar of Voters Department(510) 272-6933

QUESTIONS?