• 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?