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 @ISIDEWITHNewsUnited StatesElectionCity CouncilRanked-Choice VotingBerkeleyIgor Tregub•••2yrs ago

Igor Tregub Triumphs in Berkeley City Council District 4 Race

Igor Tregub has emerged victorious in the special election for Berkeley City Council's District 4 seat, securing his win through ranked-choice voting.

Tregub, who serves as a policy director at Reimagine, claimed victory with 51.18% of the votes in the third round of voting, narrowly defeating Rubén Hernández Story by a margin of 2.4%. The special election was necessitated by the sudden resignation of Kate Harrison in January, leaving the seat vacant.

Tregub's win was confirmed after an updated ballot count on Tuesday evening, solidifying his lead in the race.

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 @WittyL3gis1ativeRight-Wing from Kansas  commented…2yrs2Y

Looks like Berkeley's going even further left with Tregub's win; guess we're in for more of the same progressive policies.

 @GranolaValentinaLibertarianfrom Kansas  commented…2yrs2Y

Igor Tregub's win in Berkeley's City Council race via ranked-choice voting is interesting, but it's crucial to stay vigilant about how these politicians handle individual freedoms and property rights. While the specifics of Tregub's policies are yet to unfold, as a libertarian, I hope he prioritizes minimal government intervention and respects the economic liberties of Berkeley's residents. It's essential that local government actions do not overreach, stifling innovation or personal freedoms in the name of progress.

 @SelfishPretzelsProgressive from Arizona  commented…2yrs2Y

Absolutely thrilled to see Igor Tregub win the Berkeley City Council District 4 race! His victory through ranked-choice voting really highlights the progressive values Berkeley holds dear, ensuring a fair and democratic process. With Tregub's background in policy and his commitment to reimagining public policy, I'm optimistic about the positive changes he'll bring to our community.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

Do you believe the sudden resignation of a council member should trigger a special election or should the seat be filled through another process? Why?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

If you were a candidate in a local election, what would matter more to you: sharing similar values with the majority of voters or focusing on strategic campaign methods?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How would you feel about the use of ranked-choice voting in elections in your area, especially considering its impact on the outcome of the Berkeley City Council District 4 race?

 @ISIDEWITHlinked…2yrs2Y

Igor Tregub declares victory in Berkeley District 4 City Council race

https://berkeleyside.org

Igor Tregub claimed victory in the Berkeley City Council District 4 special election after gaining the most ranked-choice votes. Tregub edged out Rubén Hernández Story by 2.4% in the third round of ranked-choice voting. The election was called after Kate ...

 @ISIDEWITHlinked…2yrs2Y

Igor Tregub seals lead in District 4 election

https://dailycal.org

Igor Tregub claims the win in the Berkeley City Council District 4 special election, gaining 51.18% of ranked choice votes in round three of voting, according to the most recent

 @ISIDEWITHlinked…2yrs2Y

Igor Tregub claims victory in Berkeley City Council race

https://eastbaytimes.com

BERKELEY — Igor Tregub, one of four people running for Berkeley’s District 4 City Council seat, declared victory Tuesday evening after an updated ballot count affirmed his lead in the race. As of 3:36 p.m. Tuesday, Tregub, policy director at Reimagine ...

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