H813
An Act expanding democratic participation
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This bill, H.813, seeks to broaden voter access in Massachusetts by lowering the voting age to sixteen for local elections and presidential primaries. Currently, only voters 18 and older can participate in these elections. The bill aims to increase civic engagement among younger residents and potentially introduce them to the democratic process at an earlier age. It was referred to the Election Laws committee and subsequently concurred by the Senate.
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