The latest news and commentary on lowering the voting age

NowThis showcases Vote16DC, with Yara Shahidi!

Jul 18, 2018

NowThis Eighteenx18 with Yara Shahidi showcases Vote16DC, talks to our leaders, and Council Member Charles Allen!

WATCH: Should 16-year-olds be allowed to vote?

Nov 12, 2018

Lou Foglia of BEME News explains why 16 year-olds are capable of voting, and how forming a voting habit when you’re young can boost civic-mindedness for a lifetime.

WATCH: Washington, DC, Could Let 16-Year-Olds Vote For President

Nov 12, 2018

The DC City Council is preparing to vote on a bill to lower the voting age to 16 for all elections, both local and federal. Matt Yurus reports.

WATCH: What would get young people to vote? These teens have some ideas

Nov 12, 2018

The NewsHour’s Student Reporting Labs, a network of high school journalism programs, explored that with future voters.

Lower voting age to teach good habits — Emily Maiers

Nov 12, 2018

If we develop a habit of voting and educating ourselves at a younger age, we will be more likely to vote throughout our lives.

16-Year-Olds May Get Historic Right in DC

Nov 12, 2018

To pass, it needs the support of a majority of the 13-member city council, and WJLA reports that eight members already have voiced their approval.

Bill to lower city voting age to 16 heads to final vote

Nov 12, 2018

The Youth Vote Amendment Act has passed unanimously out of committee and will head to a full vote on November 13.

Lawmakers could soon lower the voting age to 16 in Washington, D.C.

Nov 12, 2018

“It’s pretty hard for anyone to watch the events of the last couple of months and not understand the pure power and maturity of incredibly young voices,” Councilmember Charles Allen said. “They were powerful. They were thoughtful. They were leading. I don’t see how anyone could hear any of those voices and think that person couldn’t make an informed decision like anyone else.”

DC City Council to vote on letting 16 year olds vote

Nov 12, 2018

“At a time when political discourse in this country is so divisive, it’s really inspiriting to witness how passionate D.C. youth are about having a voice and positively influencing our community.”

Lowering the Voting Age – Top 3 Pros and Cons

Nov 12, 2018

Pro/Con gives three measured and detailed arguments for both sides.

Committee approves bill to lower D.C. voting age to 16

Nov 12, 2018

D.C. City Council Committee on the Judiciary and Public Safety unanimously voted to send the Youth Vote Amendment Act of 2018 to the full council on November 13, 2018.

D.C. Council committee approves bill to lower D.C. voting age to 16

Nov 12, 2018

The D.C. Council Committee on the Judiciary and Public Safety passed a bill to lower the voting age to 16 in D.C. with a unanimous 3-0 vote Thursday.

Bill lowering DC voting age to 16 passes committee

Nov 12, 2018

The Youth Vote Amendment Act, which would lower the DC voting age to 16, passes unanimously in committee

Judiciary Committee Passes Bill to Lower D.C. Voting Age to 16

Nov 12, 2018

The Judiciary Committee of the D.C. Council has voted unanimously to pass the Youth Vote Amendment Act, a bill that would lower the voting age to 16 in the District. A full Council vote is scheduled for November 13.