Elections

Endorsements

Visit our Endorsements page for our 2018 candidate endorsements.

 

Ranked Choice Voting

Oakland residents overwhelmingly voted in 2006 to move from a traditional primary and then general election type of voting, to ranked choice voting – also sometimes called instant runoff voting. The ranked choice voting system saves the city over a million dollars a year by consolidating elections, and ensures that elections are more representative because voter turnout is always higher during general elections. When voting on Oakland races, you may rank your top 3 choices for local seats including city council and school board. The idea is that by allowing voters to rank candidates, we will elect someone who more closely reflects the support of the majority of voters.

Check out resources on Ranked Choice Voting:

 

Find where to vote by clicking below.

 

Where is my polling place?

 

Note that you may now live in a “mail-only” precinct. This also means you may be able to return your ballot at multiple locations.