Summary Findings

 15 RCV, 2004-2010 (multiple rounds)

14 Runoff  Races, 2000--2003

Mean Ave.

Median

Mean Ave.

Median

Average percentage increase in winner's final round total from 1st round leader

133.9%

132.3%

111.5%

93.1%

# of races  with voter turnout decline

0 of 15

*

8 of 14

*

Average rate of voter participation, final round compared to 1st round

83.1%

84.1%

70.6%

60.5%

# of races where participation between rounds dropped to below 74% of 1st round

1 of 15

*

10 of 14

*

Average # of candidates

6

6

7.6

6.5

Average nonvotes (total undervote+overvote), 1st round

10.4%

9.6%

12.5%

13.0%

Average nonvotes (undervote+overvote), 1st round - Board of Supes only

10.3%

9.5%

14.4%

14.4%