The latest news and commentary on lowering the voting age

State Legislatures Consider Vote16

Feb 19, 2019

In addition to action in areas where cities have the authority to lower the voting age on the local level (like California and Maryland), we’re seeing an increase in state-level legislation being considered in states from coast to coast.

Before we destroy their future, let’s give them the right to vote

Sep 1, 2019

Sunrise Movement founder Varshini Prakash and California League of Conservation Voters CEO Mary Creasman make the case for lowering the voting age.

California Assembly passes constitutional amendments to lower the voting age

Aug 28, 2019

The CA Assembly approved a proposed constitutional amendment to lower the voting age. Now it heads to the Senate, and then if approved, the voters.

Paly, Gunn students join national movement to lower voting age

Aug 28, 2019

High school students in Palo Alto are planning an effort to lower the voting age for their local elections.

California Is Taking Steps to Lower The Voting Age — Here’s Why

Aug 28, 2019

Power California activists share an update on ACA8 in California and make the case for why it should pass.

California Assembly approves measure to lower voting age to 17

Aug 27, 2019

The California Assembly voted to approve a measure to lower the voting age to 17. Now it heads to the Senate, and then would need to be approved by voters.

10 ideas that just might save democracy

May 2, 2019

10 democracy wishlist ideas from 10 different people–as compiled by the Philly Inquirer. Among the ideas– lowering the voting age to 16 and automatic voter registration, written by two high school students!

A Lower Voting Age Isn’t Just About Politics

Apr 30, 2019

The most compelling reason is not partisan or academic, but a matter of survival. Aging adult voters and leaders are forcing massive debt, social crises, and environmental disaster on young people—all to preserve current elders’ lifestyles and low taxes.

What Members of Congress Have to Say about Lowering the Voting Age

Apr 30, 2019

Federal elected officials and 2020 presidential candidates consider Vote16USA!

OR Senator hosts a town hall in Pendleton

Apr 30, 2019

Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley hosted a town hall last week to discuss climate change, the US border, and lowering the voting age.

TODAY: Charter Review Committee forum on election issues

Apr 30, 2019

The Charter Review Committee will hold a forum Tuesday on election issues, including lowering the voting age. The forum is open to all.

Malden City Councilor Stephen Winslow announces reelection bid

Apr 30, 2019

Malden City Councilor Stephen Winslow, champion of vote16 in Malden announces re-election bid.

Voting at 16 is non-partisan and shores up a healthy democracy

Apr 25, 2019

6. Strong voter participation is the cornerstone of a healthy democracy, and the United States ranks only 26th out of 32 developed countries in voter turnout.

Should 17-year-olds have the right to vote?

Apr 25, 2019

“I’m a strong supporter of civic engagement. This is about getting more Californians involved in the political process regardless of their political affiliation.” – Kevin Mullin, Assembly Speaker Pro-tem