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UK plans to lower voting age to 16 in landmark electoral reform (edition.cnn.com)

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[–] GlassHalfHopeful@lemmy.ca 2 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

I have mixed feelings about this...

This doesn't seem like the most effective way to "break down barriers to participation." I suspect the low turnout is more systemic...

[–] danc4498@lemmy.world 2 points 4 weeks ago

I know in America the younger you are the less likely you are to vote.