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67.4% of New Jersey Democrats support Vote 16 for school board elections...
...and other findings from our statewide poll of New Jersey voters. This survey shows there is a large group of voters who support Vote 16 for some…
 • Sam Novey and Isabelle Jensen
The UK has expanded the voting age to 16. What's next for Vote 16 efforts in the United States?
Last week, the UK moved ahead to enfranchise 16-and 17-year-olds. In a new op-ed for USA Today, Vote16USA Executive Director LaJuan Allen lays out his…
 • Sam Novey
College Park becomes 9th Maryland city to expand the voting age to 16 for municipal elections
After a vigorous youth-led campaign, the College Park City Council has voted to lower the voting age to 16 for municipal elections.
 • Sam Novey and LaJuan Allen
Toronto moves towards Vote 16 policy for 'neighbourhood polls'
The city council of the 4th largest city in North America has voted decisively to move towards opening hyperlocal 'neighbourhood polls' to 16-and…
 • Aleksi Toiviainen
What we have learned about extending the voting age to 16
We have learned so much about Vote 16 policy over the last 4 years. This post summarizes that learning in a simple and accessible way.
 • Sam Novey
New Study Shows Vote 16 Policy Increases Turnout at Least Through Age 23
Scottish voters born in 1997 and 1998 who were enfranchised by Vote 16 policy in 2014 were still voting at higher rates in 2021 than peers whose first…
 • Jan Eichhorn
Albany, CA Makes History by Lowering Voting Age to 16 via Ballot Measure
In November 2024, Albany, California became the first city to lower the voting age for all local elections via ballot measure. This campaign shows how…
 • LaJuan Allen
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what happens when we lower the voting age to 16?

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