Growing Democracy

America is ready for democracy that includes 16-year-old voters. We won this in 4 cites, and we're just getting started.

[Growing Democracy @GrowingDemocra1]

In too many countries, teenagers are locked out of the voting booth, no matter how knowledgeable they are, no matter how passionate or how personally impacted by the issues. We need more voices in the conversation. We need a fuller democracy.

[The Maine Wire @TheMaineWire]

Maine Democrats Push for State Constitutional Amendment to Lower Voting Age to 16

https://t.co/Wh6HSkKQgT

[JD Vance @JDVance]

I cannot overstate how much I loathe this emotional blackmail pretending to be concern.

My kids, god willing, will be risk takers. They won't think constantly about whether a flippant comment or a wrong viewpoint will follow them around for the rest of their lives.

They will tell stupid jokes. They will develop views that they later think are wrong or even gross. I made mistakes as a kid, and thank God I grew up in a culture that encouraged me to grow and learn and feel remorse when I screwed up and offer grace when others did.

[Tracey Crosbie @tracey_crosbie]

Votes at 16 and decent citizenship education could create a politically aware generation https://t.co/ad00pL4K3b via @ConversationUK

[A1plus @a1plusnews]

Nearly 1.7 Million 16-Year-Olds Eligible to Vote for the First Time in European Parliament Elections: The  Youngest Voices in the European Elections: Nearly 1.7 Million 16-Year-Olds Eligible to Vote for the First Time in European Parliament Elections https://t.co/aowqKB0aOU

[Oakland Tribune @OakTribNews]

Snapp Shots: Albany High students working to lower city’s voting age to 16 https://t.co/209c7ibasR

[Growing Democracy @GrowingDemocra1]

>>The so-called "Vote 16" campaign recently notched a victory in Vermont<<

So-called?

Is there something misleading about calling the #Vote16 movement by its name?

[Fox News @FoxNews]

Teens, Democrats continue push to lower voting age to 16 https://t.co/I9fU7P15Fz

[Growing Democracy @GrowingDemocra1]

American democracy takes another step forward with the addition of 16- and 17-year-old voters in Brattleboro, Vermont!
A huge shout out to Rio Daims, the Vermont teenager who lead this campaign to victory.

[NECN @NECN]

Sixteen- and 17-year-olds in one Vermont town will be able to vote in local elections and serve on the community's select board if elected. https://t.co/tMhd5KTEKz

[NECN @NECN]

Sixteen- and 17-year-olds in one Vermont town will be able to vote in local elections and serve on the community's select board if elected. https://t.co/tMhd5KTEKz

[RNZ News @rnz_news]

Lowering voting age a 'gateway' to improving education https://t.co/3rM6B8Oj1Z

[Growing Democracy @GrowingDemocra1]

New research on 16-year-old voters in Scotland confirms that people who vote at 16 are more likely than others to keep voting over the course of their lifetime. #Vote16 is rejuvenating democracy!

[Sheffield Uni News and Views @ShefUniNews]

Lowering voting age boosts long-term participation in elections ✅

New research from @c_huebner @shefmethods and @eichhorn_jan @EdinburghUni shows people given #VotesAt16 are more likely to continue voting as they get older, and do so in higher numbers.

https://t.co/SJ1kyKgVaG

[Growing Democracy @GrowingDemocra1]

The current voters demanded this expansion of democracy at the ballot box. So why are the politicians in Oakland and Berkeley holding it up? If they aren't willing to represent their constituents, they need another line of work.
#Vote16
https://t.co/292pmMQz90

[Growing Democracy @GrowingDemocra1]

Shout out to @Lawson4Change

[Growing Democracy @GrowingDemocra1]

Several US cities enjoy #Vote16, but Oregon is now on track to become the first US location to have it state-wide, thank so Devon Lawson-McCourt.
https://t.co/OaBoqnJSjA

[Growing Democracy @GrowingDemocra1]

If this passes, Rockville will be the largest Maryland city yet whose 16-year-olds are voters! #Vote16 keeps growing.
https://t.co/vUex1Htu4Z

[Growing Democracy @GrowingDemocra1]

Boston is now on track to join the #Vote16 club.
https://t.co/j5o5pL07jQ

[Growing Democracy @GrowingDemocra1]

Evidence keeps pouring in on the benefits of #Vote16

https://t.co/NDwAeyHcJ5

[Growing Democracy @GrowingDemocra1]

Major newspaper in Ireland comes out for #Vote16.

https://t.co/1Brb8TXCvs

[Growing Democracy @GrowingDemocra1]

"Democracies have always been strengthened when more people are allowed to vote." The next step: #Vote16

https://t.co/sW8O7QHkCW

[Growing Democracy @GrowingDemocra1]

#Vote16 - good for Canada, good for the United States.

https://t.co/inivTCBdFf

[Growing Democracy @GrowingDemocra1]

“Being elected young comes with а unique set of аdditionаl chаllenges... People expect you to be stupid аnd to smile while being pаtronized. Thаt will chаnge if more young people run for office.”
-Mhаiri Blаck
https://t.co/QdLaEWj6QZ