1. Good Morning/ Good Afternoon
My name is Janet Peters and I am a supervisor with the Registrar of Voters Office
I am here today to talk about Ranked-Choice Voting (RCV)
Hopefully I will be able to increase your understanding of RCV thus making it easier for you to explain RCV to others that you will be meeting with.
The emphasis will be on how to properly fill out the RCV ballot.
I want to make sure that we present as much of the information as possible and then we will try to answer all of your questions after the presentation. Lets begin

2. 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.
For Example BERKELEY voters will use Ranked-Choice Voting(RCV) to elect their MAYOR, members of the City Council, and The City Auditor.
OAKLAND will use RCV to elect its Mayor, City Council members, City Attorney, City Auditor

3. What is 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.

4. Sample Ranked-Choice Voting Ballot

5. Candidate A
3 Votes
1 Vote
4 Votes
2 Votes
Candidate B
2 Votes
1 Vote
3 Votes
Candidate C
4 Votes
1 Vote
3 Votes
2 Votes
5 Votes
Votes needed to win = 7
Vote Total = 11 12 10 8 9 7 4 1 2 3 5 6

6. DETERMINING A WINNER

7. Candidate A
5 Votes
4 Votes
Candidate B
3 Votes
Candidate C
7 Votes
6 Votes
5 Votes

8. 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.

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

10. Contact the Registrar of Voters Department (510) 272-6933
QUESTIONS?
Contact the Registrar of Voters Department (510)