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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.

Oregon Teen’s Activism Could Lead To Lower Voting Age

by DC Editors - January 12, 2023

Oregon Bill Easing Definition Of A Qualified Party Passes

A 15-year-old’s political activism could result in Oregon legislators considering giving 16- and 17-year-olds the right to vote.

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

Swiss Reject Giving Vote To 16-Year-Olds

by DC Editors - September 29, 2022

Swiss Reject Giving Vote To 16-Year-Olds

Voters in Swiss canton Bern have given short shrift to a proposal aimed at lowering the legal voting age to persons as young as 16.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Europe, Switzerland, Voting Age, Youth Voting Rights

How Children Can Contribute To Build Better Democracies

by DC Editors - September 29, 2022

How Children Can Contribute To Build Better Democracies

Children are often left out in discussions on participative democracy. Yet, and interestingly so, can contribute to building democracy.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Education, Election Science, Voting Age, Youth Voting Rights

Poll: Most Favor Maximum Age Limits For Elected Officials

by DC Editors - September 15, 2022

Poll: Most Favor Maximum Age Limits For Elected Officials

Most Americans want max age limits for elected officials, and far more think more young people in office will be positive for US politics.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Election Science, Voting Age

PODCAST: Baby Boomers And American Gerontocracy

by Jenna Spinelle - May 23, 2022

Older and younger voters are increasingly at odds: Republicans as a whole skew gray-haired, and within the Democratis, the left-leaning youth vote.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Voting Age, Youth Voting Rights

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

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