Richmond, California: Local RCV

Richmond, CaliforniaLocal RCV

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The Policy

Pass Ranked Choice Voting for Mayor and City Council Elections

Background

There’s been growing momentum in cities across California, with San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley, San Leandro, and Redondo Beach using RCV. Next could be Richmond! In July, the Richmond City Council voted 5-0 to refer a question to the ballot asking voters to decide whether to become the next city to use RCV.

Who’s Involved?

California RCV is leading the charge in-state to spread the word about ranked choice voting.

GET INVOLVED

Many voters don’t know about crucial ballot measures like this which is why we need your help to reach 2 million+ voters before this year’s election.

You can pitch in right now from the comfort of your home by textbanking and phonebanking. Sign up and make history this election.

The Latest On This Campaign

Richmond, Calif. Will Vote on Ranked Choice Voting in November

Jul 10 2024

The Richmond City Council unanimously approved a ballot measure for November in a 5-0 vote that authorizes the use of ranked choice voting (RCV) for mayor and city council elections.

Richmond Agrees to Ranked Choice Voting Ballot Measure

Jul 8 2024

The city also highlighted that ranked choice voting is used by cities such as San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley, San Leandro, Redondo Beach and Palm Dessert.

Richmond City Council weighs different election reform measure

Apr 27 2024

Fresh off the Richmond Election Reform Act petition certification, the Richmond City Council will now consider placing its own election reform measure on the November ballot.