• 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 Vote 2 Votes 3 Votes
1 Vote 2 Votes
1 Vote 2 Votes 3 Votes 4 Votes
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
DETERMINING A WINNER
Candidate A
Candidate B
Candidate C
4 Votes
3 Votes
5 Votes 6 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?