WHAT’S NEW?
State Legislatures Consider Vote16
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.
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10 ideas that just might save democracy
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!
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A Lower Voting Age Isn’t Just About Politics
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.
read moreWhat Members of Congress Have to Say about Lowering the Voting Age
Federal elected officials and 2020 presidential candidates consider Vote16USA!
read moreApplication Open: Youth Advisory Board for 2019-2020
The Youth Advisory Board member applications are now open! More information and application link here.
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OR Senator hosts a town hall in Pendleton
Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley hosted a town hall last week to discuss climate change, the US border, and lowering the voting age.
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TODAY: Charter Review Committee forum on election issues
The Charter Review Committee will hold a forum Tuesday on election issues, including lowering the voting age. The forum is open to all.
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Malden City Councilor Stephen Winslow announces reelection bid
Malden City Councilor Stephen Winslow, champion of vote16 in Malden announces re-election bid.
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Voting at 16 is non-partisan and shores up a healthy democracy
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.
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Should 17-year-olds have the right to vote?
“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
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Kensington Considering Lowering Voting Age to 16
Kensington would be the fifth city in Maryland to lower the municipal voting age to 16.
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Give young Oregonians a voice at polls
Sunset HS alumna and PSU student Alexandria Goddard says lowering the voting age to 16 makes sense.
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Kamala Harris on Reducing Voting Age to 16
In a CNN Student Town Hall, Harvard Sophomore Rachel from Colorado asks 2020 hopeful Sen. Kamala Harris about lowering the voting age.
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Call for UK Government to follow Scotland’s lead and reduce voting age to 16
The Electoral Reform Society is now calling for new legislation to lower the voting age to 16 across the UK.
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Meet The LAUSD Teen Fighting To Lower The Voting Age To 16 In School Board Elections
Non-voting school board representative Tyler Okeke’s resolution to study the feasibility to lower the voting age for school board elections passed unanimously on Tuesday.
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Time For a (Youth-Focused) Change
3 Things Adults Can Change Today That Will Empower More of Their Children to Live a Political Life
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