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Ohio Pushes to Let 16-Year-Olds Vote | Columbus News
Ohio lawmakers are pushing to let 16-year-olds vote in state and local elections — not federal ones — through a bold constitutional amendment that could hit the ballot this November. Advocates say early voting builds lifelong habits, especially as only 32% of 18-year-olds in Ohio are registered. While some cities already let teens vote locally, this would be the first state-wide effort. The bill’s future hinges on a supermajority vote in both chambers — and it’s currently stuck in committee. Watch this space. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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