Vote16 Legislation Introduced in Congress
On February 4, legislation was introduced in Congress proposing a Constitutional Amendment to lower the voting age to 16 nationwide. The legislation, H.J.Res.23, was introduced by Rep. Grace Meng of New York, along with 17 original co-sponsors. When the...
Vote16 Legislation Introduced in Congress
On February 4, legislation was introduced in Congress proposing a Constitutional Amendment to lower the voting age to 16 nationwide. The legislation, H.J.Res.23, was introduced by Rep. Grace Meng of New York, along with 17 original co-sponsors. When the...
Contact your representative to support the Vote16 constitutional amendment
Excited about the proposed constitutional amendment to lower the voting age to 16? Follow these steps to contact your U.S. House representative to ask them to co-sponsor the legislation, or to thank them if they are already a co-sponsor. These steps will...
Another Maryland City Has Lowered The Local Voting Age, the 5th To Make the Change
The city of Mount Rainier, MD has officially extended voting rights to 16- and 17-year-olds for municipal elections, according to the Route 1 Reporter. The city, which is in Prince George's County, is the 5th Maryland city to make this change, following the lead of...
Youth vote advocates already looking toward the next election
The San Francisco Examiner talks with youth activists following the narrow defeat of Prop G.
ELECTION 2020: WHERE IS VOTE16 ON THE BALLOT?
Vote16 is on the ballot in 2020. Keep an eye on these five elections: San Francisco, Proposition G Prop G in San Francisco would lower the voting age to 16 for all local elections in the city. The measure was placed on the ballot after extensive advocacy from young...
Developmental Science Supports Lowering the Voting Age to 16
Developmental Science Supports Lowering the Voting Age to 16 Two years ago, we saw high schoolers in Parkland, Florida, lead efforts calling for gun control reform in the wake of the mass shooting. Last year, sixteen-year-old activist Greta Thunberg as well as other...
Vote16USA Youth Advisory Board Application 2020-2021
Applications For the 2020-2021 Vote16USA Youth Advisory Board are now live! Read on for additional information, and click here to apply. The deadline is July 26, 2020. The Vote16USA Youth Advisory Board is a group of young people from around the country who are...
Announcing the Vote16USA Multimedia Storytelling Contest Winners
We are excited to announce the winners of the Vote16USA Multimedia Storytelling Contest! In a deep field of stellar submissions, these 10 stood out for their creative and compelling perspectives on lowering the voting age to 16. First Place: "Lowering the Voting Age"...
Data from Colorado Primary Makes Case for Lower Voting Age
Like data? New numbers from the Colorado presidential primary election on Super Tuesday show why age 18 is NOT the best time to begin voting if we want people to vote in their first election, building the habit. This year, for the first time, Colorado allowed...