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Voting Age articles on Democracy Chronicles

A voting age is a minimum age established by law that a person must attain to be eligible to vote in a public election. Typically the age is set at 18 years. Also see our section on American democracy or our article archives on Voter Access and Youth Voting.

Italy Is Lowering Voting Age From 25 To 18

by DC Editors - July 12, 2021

Italy Is Lowering Voting Age From 25 To 18

Italy’s Senate voted on Thursday to reduce the age at which citizens are allowed to vote for senators in the country from 25 to 18.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Europe, Italy, Voting Age

Gerontocracy in America: how it is hurting democracy

by DC Editors - March 17, 2021

Gerontocracy in America: how it is hurting democracy

Baby-boomers and the Silent Generation own more than just political power: they own two-thirds of the wealth in the country.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Voter Access, Voting Age, Youth Voting Rights

Bill Granting New Mexico 17 Year-olds Voting Rights Advances 

by DC Editors - March 9, 2021

Bill Granting New Mexico 17 Year-olds Voting Rights Advances 

Teens and even children give public testimony at the legislature. A new measure would allow 17-year-olds to vote in state and local elections.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Voter Access, Voting Age, Youth Voting Rights

Queens Legislation Reintroduced to Lower Voting Age to 16

by DC Editors - February 10, 2021

Queens Legislation Reintroduced to Lower Voting Age to 16

Cities in 13 states and the District of Columbia have the legal ability to lower the voting age for local elections through amendments.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Local Elections, New York City and State Elections, Voter Access, Voting Age, Youth Voting Rights

New Book Examines Lowering the Voting Age to 16

by DC Editors - January 5, 2020

Lowering the Voting Age to 16

This book explores the consequences of lowering the voting age to 16 from a global perspective.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Voter Access, Voting Age, Youth Voting Rights

Students Campaign To Vote At 16 In LA School District Elections

by DC Editors - April 25, 2019

Students Campaign To Vote At 16 In La School District Elections

High schoolers this decade have stormed out of their classrooms after the 2016 election, demanding protection for immigrants.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Local Elections, Education, Voting Age, Youth Voting Rights

Amendment to Set Voting Age for Federal Office at 16 Defeated

by DC Editors - March 11, 2019

Amendment to Set Voting Age for Federal Office at 16 Defeated

The U.S. House defeated an amendment by Congress member Ayanna Pressley (D-Massachusetts) to set the voting age for federal office at age 16.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Voter Access, Voting Age, Youth Voting Rights

2 Policies That Lead to More Millennial and Generation Z Voters

by DC Editors - February 24, 2019

2 Policies That Lead to More Millennial and Generation Z Voters

A new report from CAP’s youth engagement arm, highlights the important role AVR and preregistration for 16- and 17-year-olds play.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Education, Voter Registration, Voting Age, Youth Voting Rights

Effort Underway in Oregon to Lower Voting Age to 16

by DC Editors - February 20, 2019

Lower Voting Age to 16

Portland-based Democratic state Sen. Shemia Fagan introduced a measure Monday to make Oregon the first state in the nation to change voting age .

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Voter Access, Voting Age, Youth Voting Rights

California Lawmaker Tries Again to Lower Voting Age to 17

by DC Editors - February 14, 2019

California Lawmaker Tries Again to Lower Voting Age to 17

A state lawmaker from the Silicon Valley has reintroduced a constitutional amendment that would lower the California voting age to 17.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Voter Access, Voting Age, Youth Voting Rights

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