Opinion: Don’t let Oakland hiccup slow ranked-choice voting momentum
Dec 30, 2022
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The Mercury News editorial board argues that a programming error in Oakland's 2022 count should not slow the Bay Area's move toward ranked choice voting. The board notes that under the current system a candidate can win with just 20 to 30 percent of the vote, while RCV saves the cost of a primary, gives voters a bigger say, and lowers the odds of extreme candidates winning. It calls these advantages every California voter should support.
