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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Political Movement Could See Voting Age Lowered to 16
Teens can’t exercise a basic civic duty, voting for candidates and policies of their choice, until they’re 18. For many teenagers, frustrated by government inaction over issues such as climate change and gun control, this is unacceptable.
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Bernie Sanders Is Open to Lowering the Voting Age to 16 Years Old
Senator Bernie Sanders explained how he feels about lowering the voting age in the U.S. to 16 years old.
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A Local Crusade To Lower The Voting Age
Brody is one of the many student activists in Massachusetts who spends his free time advocating for students’ rights. Today, one of the issues he is committed to is lowering the voting age in Massachusetts to 16 for municipal elections.
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Before we destroy their future, let’s give them the right to vote
Sunrise Movement founder Varshini Prakash and California League of Conservation Voters CEO Mary Creasman make the case for lowering the voting age.
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California Assembly passes constitutional amendments to lower the voting age
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.
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Paly, Gunn students join national movement to lower voting age
High school students in Palo Alto are planning an effort to lower the voting age for their local elections.
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California Is Taking Steps to Lower The Voting Age — Here’s Why
Power California activists share an update on ACA8 in California and make the case for why it should pass.
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California Assembly approves measure to lower voting age to 17
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.
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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.
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Federal elected officials and 2020 presidential candidates consider Vote16USA!
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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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