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Lower the Voting Age

Jacobin

Jacobin

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July 12, 2026

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There’s no good reason not to change the US voting age from 18 to 16. Expanding the franchise isn’t just good for democracy — it offers the Left a significant opportunity to build its forces.

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Independent Online

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· Jun 22, 2026

Youth drive 27% of voter registrations ahead of 2026 elections

Youth drive 27% of voter registrations ahead of 2026 elections

MS NOW

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· Jun 23, 2026

‘My vote is thrown into the trash’: Independents locked out as primaries take center stage

As some states rush to draw more partisan electoral maps, access to primaries has become increasingly important — and some Americans who lack a political party feel their voices are not being heard. The post ‘My vote is thrown into the trash’: Independents locked out as primaries take center stage appeared first on MS NOW.

URL Media

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· Jul 1, 2026

Are Our Votes Safe In The 2026 Election?

The 2026 midterms may be the most consequential in years — but before a single ballot is cast, the rules for casting one are already changing. New voter ID bills, [] The post Are Our Votes Safe In The 2026 Election? appeared first on URL Media.

Off The Press

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· Jun 23, 2026

Study shows Democrats voting in record numbers

Democrats are pointing to the higher turnout in this year’s congressional primaries and special elections as evidence that voters are increasingly frustrated with Washington and energized ahead of the 2026 midterms. A Washington Post analysis of House primary races across 25 states found Democrat turnout has risen sharply compared with the last midterm cycle. More []...Click to read more

South Africa Today

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· Jun 21, 2026

Youth Participation in Local Government Elections: Why It Matters for South Africa

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA — Driving youth participation in local government elections is essential for achieving meaningful ground-level impact, according to civic leaders analyzing the country’s democratic engagement. Mbali Ntuli, Executive Director of the Ground Work Collective, emphasizes that young voters stand to gain the most from municipal polls, even as the nation faces significant systemic []

PolitiFact

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· Jun 29, 2026

From booze-filled parties to mail ballots: How did American voting actually evolve?

How U.S. elections have changed over 250 years

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Related coverage for "Lower the Voting Age": Independent Online — Youth drive 27% of voter registrations ahead of 2026 elections. MS NOW — ‘My vote is thrown into the trash’: Independents locked out as primaries take center stage. URL Media — Are Our Votes Safe In The 2026 Election?. Off The Press — Study shows Democrats voting in record numbers. South Africa Today — Youth Participation in Local Government Elections: Why It Matters for South Africa. PolitiFact — From booze-filled parties to mail ballots: How did American voting actually evolve?