Vote Early, Vote Often

“Why the Voting Age Should Be Lowered to 16” – The Economist

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Young Voices at the Ballot Box: 2017 and Beyond

Vote16USA’s original white paper, updated to reflect the past year’s progress and look to the future. 

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In Their Own Words

Testimonials from elected officials and Vote16 Youth Leaders 

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Historic Measure Almost Passes

More than 172,000 Votes to Extend Voting Rights to 16-year-olds for Municipal Elections

Official Press Release on Prop F

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Catch up on the latest news and stories about lowering the voting age. 
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Young Voices at the Ballot Box

Vote16USA is a national campaign, organized by Generation Citizen, that aims to support campaigns to lower the voting age on the municipal level, help start new campaigns, and promote the idea on a national level. 

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