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Lowering Voting Age To 16 Moves Closer To Reality For Western Mass City Lowering Voting Age To 16 Moves Closer To Reality For Western Mass City
Lowering Voting Age To 16 Moves Closer To Reality For Western Mass City A Western Massachusetts community is seeking to lower the voting age to 16. During the last City Council meeting in Northampton, city officials voted to allow residents age 16 and older to vote in municipal elections. More approvals are needed before such a change can take effect. Even if the age is lowered in Northampton, residents would still need to be age 18 or older to register to vote and participate in state and national elections. The charge to lower the voting age is part of a year-long review of the city’s charter. The City Council unanimously voted on Thursday, Oct. 1, to appr…

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by Kristin Palpini