Proposed Ballot Measure for the November 3, 2026, Election to Amend the City Charter to Allow the City Council the Option to Utilize Ranked Choice Voting Only in an Election to Fill a Vacancy in the Office of the Mayor or Councilmember.
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The memorandum discusses a proposal to place a measure on the November 2026 ballot to amend the City Charter, allowing the City Council to choose to use Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) for special elections to fill vacancies in Mayoral and City Council races. The proposal is motivated by a significant budget shortfall and the high costs associated with traditional election processes. The memorandum highlights the experiences of other jurisdictions that have adopted RCV, noting its potential benefits such as cost savings, increased diversity among candidates, and improved campaign civility. It also mentions the need for an educational campaign to inform voters about RCV, with estimated costs provided for such a campaign.
Key points
Proposal to amend City Charter for Ranked Choice Voting in special elections.
Motivated by a significant budget shortfall and high election costs.
Other jurisdictions have successfully implemented RCV.
Potential benefits include cost savings and increased candidate diversity.
An educational campaign for voters would be necessary.
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ROGC AGENDA: 5/27/26 ITEM: C.1 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND FROM: CITY COUNCIL Councilmember Cohen Councilmember Kamei Councilmember Mulcahy Councilmember Tordillos SUBJECT: RANKED CHOICE VOTING FOR VACANCIES DATE: May 27, 2026 Approved: Recommendation Place on the November 2026 Ballot a measure instituting: a. Amending the City Charter to allow the option for the Council to choose to utilize Ranked Choice Voting in the case of special elections to fill vacancies in Mayoral and City council races. Background: Over the course of 2025, it became clear the City was facing a significant budget shortfall in the order of tens of millions of dollars. That same year, the City held a special election to fill a Council vacancy that, between the primary and general elections, cost $3.4 million— a price tag that exacerbated an already critical budget situation. The San Jose City Council last discussed Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) in April 2022 after the Charter Review Commission recommended switching to RCV for future elections. The topic was discussed at length and the Council at that time chose not to pursue the change. Some Councilmembers were concerned that the process would be confusing for...
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The attachment contains letters from various San Jose residents and organizations expressing support for the implementation of Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) for special elections to fill vacancies on the City Council. The letters highlight the benefits of RCV, including cost savings, increased voter choice, and improved representation. Several individuals urge the City Council to place the RCV charter amendment on the November 2026 ballot for voter consideration.
Key points
Support for Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) for special elections to fill City Council vacancies.
RCV is seen as a way to reduce costs associated with multiple election rounds.
Letters emphasize that RCV can enhance voter participation and representation.
Several residents and the Silicon Valley Young Democrats Executive Board formally request the Council to approve the RCV charter amendment for the November 2026 ballot.
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5/26/26, 8:25 AM Mail - Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas - Outlook Petra Pino See what others say about me on LinkedIn! Director, House of Inanna Steering Committee, The Belly Dance Guild Peace is not merely a distant goal that we seek, but a means by which we arrive at that goal. ~Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. If I can't dance, I don't want to be part of your revolution. ~Emma Goldman [paraphrased] Talent is a pursued interest. Anything you are willing to practice, you can do. ~Bob Ross This message is from outside the City email system. Do not open links or attachments from untrusted sources. https://outlook.cloud.microsoft/mail/rulescommitteeagenda@sanjoseca.gov/inbox/id/AAQkADhhYzk3NTk1LTBmZDAtNDc4Yi1hN2Q0LTZjNmZjNTk5M… 2/2 5/26/26, 1:21 PM Mail - Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas - Outlook a vote would be "wasted". RCV would've let people vote for Matt Mahan without taking their vote away from other candidates with similar policy positions. We are San Jose. We are hard-working problem solvers. We are not afraid of improvement. RCV would fix many of the problems that we see with our current elections. Please give us, the voters of San Jose, the chance to...