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Voting at age 16? Some places allow it for local elections

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ByVote16USASeptember 22, 2026

About a dozen communities in the U.S., many of them in Maryland, allow those aged 16 or 17 to vote in local elections. The Vote16USA movement hopes to introduce the idea to more communities. CBS News has this report.

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