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Ranked-Choice voting in 2012

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

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

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What is Ranked-Choice Voting?

  • 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.

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Sample Ranked-Choice Voting Ballot

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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

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12

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DETERMINING A WINNER

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Candidate A

Candidate B

Candidate C

4 Votes

3 Votes

5 Votes

6 Votes

5 Votes

7 Votes

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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.

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OUTREACH

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

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Contact the Registrar of Voters Department

(510) 272-6933

QUESTIONS?