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Democracy Chronicles

Youth Voting Rights articles on Democracy Chronicles

Find the latest news on youth voting rights in this section. Many policy areas specifically affect youth voting more than others such as education and the voting age. Ensuring youth participation in democracy is critically important for a successful system and the general trend in lower voter turnout for youth is a disaster.

How Young Voters Can Shake Up Nigeria’s Next Election

by DC Editors - February 4, 2023

How Young Voters Can Shake Up Nigeria’s Next Election

On February 25 Nigerians will choose a successor to Buhari, whose eight years in power have been blighted by steep economic decay.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Nigeria, Youth Voting Rights

Girl Scouts Earn Democracy Badge At Workshop In Salina

by DC Editors - January 26, 2023

Girl Scouts Earn Democracy Badge At Workshop In Salina

The workshop assisted Girl Scouts in grades K–10 in earning their Democracy Badge through learning activities on democracy.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Women and Democracy, Women Voting Rights, Youth Voting Rights

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

The Battle To Save Democracy Starts At The Local Library

by DC Editors - September 23, 2022

The Battle To Save Democracy Starts At The Local Library

As efforts to ban books…grow, so do attacks on libraries. There’s a reason…extremists keep targeting these crucial civic institutions.

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

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

Youth Suffrage Proposal Rejected By Voters In Zurich

by DC Editors - May 17, 2022

Youth Suffrage Proposal Rejected By Voters In Zurich

Proponents of the right to vote for youth as young as 16 in Switzerland suffered another setback following a vote in canton Zurich.

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

Adolescents In The US Are Becoming More Politically Polarized

by DC Editors - May 6, 2022

Adolescents In The US Are Becoming More Politically Polarized

In contrast to the findings of the 1960s an update to the socialization literature shows adolescents today are just as polarized as adults.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Election Science, Youth Voting Rights

Polling Places Coming To New York College Campuses

by DC Editors - April 14, 2022

Polling Places Coming To New York College Campuses

New York State has passed new law mandating polling places on campuses with 300+ students or at nearby site proposed by the college.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: New York City and State Elections, Youth Voting Rights

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