UK to Lower Voting Age to 16, Sparking Questions About U.S. Potential Changes
The UK plans to lower its voting age to 16, allowing teenagers to vote in all elections by 2029, as part of democratic reforms. This move aligns with a global trend of reducing voting ages, though in the US, efforts are mostly at the state and local levels with limited success and significant opposition. Advocates argue that if 16-year-olds can work, drive, and join the military, they should also have voting rights, and early voting experience can boost lifelong civic engagement. Critics cite maturity concerns and political biases as reasons for resistance.
