The latest news and commentary on lowering the voting age

Campaign to Lower Voting Age to 16 in Local Races Ignites a Debate

Dec 9, 2015

This New York Times feature story covers the launch of Vote16USA and the young voices behind the campaign.

To Bridge the Political Divide, Let Minors Vote

Mar 20, 2017

“In addition to building bridges across the aisle, we need on-ramps to participation,” this op-ed argues.

To safeguard voting rights, go local

Feb 21, 2017

Election Law expert Joshua Douglas writes about how cities can be “test tubes of democracy” to advance bold ideas to protect voting rights and encourage participation, including lowering the local voting age.

Why the voting age should be lowered to 16

Feb 3, 2017

The Economist suggests lowering the voting age to boost voter turnout and revitalize democracy.

Testimonials from Youth and Elected Officials

Jan 25, 2017

Teens Push to Lower the Voting Age

Jan 17, 2017

Youth Today features Vote16USA’s work to support efforts to lower the voting age around the country.

SF youth voting activists pledge to try again in 2020

Nov 30, 2016

The San Francisco Examiner reports on the results of Prop F and what’s next for the Vote16SF campaign.

PRESS RELEASE: Historic Measure Almost Passes: More than 172,000 Vote to Extend Voting Rights to 16-year-olds for Municipal Elections

Nov 29, 2016

Country’s First Ballot Measure to Lower the Voting Age Finishes with 48% of the Vote, an Increase of 12% in Just Seven Months

From Civic Engagement to Civic Education

Nov 17, 2016

“Younger people want the opportunity to vote. We should give it to them.” New America writes about campaigns to lower the voting age, the power of youth voice, and how students are leading change in communities across the country.