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Erika De Torres


An aging democracy needs youth voices

The most comprehensive studies lowering the voting age have found that 16- and 17-year-olds match adults in their ability to evaluate their voting decisions.

opinion | BY ALEKSI TOIVIAINEN, ERIKA DE TORRES | February 16, 2026