In a significant move towards engaging younger citizens in the democratic process, the town of Brattleboro, Vermont, has granted 16- and 17-year-olds the right to vote in local elections. This decision underscores the community's belief in the importance of youth participation in shaping the future. Additionally, in a broader initiative to involve young people in the electoral process, Vermont reminds 17-year-olds that if they turn 18 before the general election, they are eligible to vote in the presidential primary on March 5th and the Congressional primary on August 13th.
A Vermont town has acted on the notion that young voters offer hope for the future, giving 16- and 17-year-olds the right to vote next week in local elections. https://t.co/t9a2NHdoad
The town of Brattleboro, Vermont, has acted on the notion that young voters offer hope for the future, granting 16- and 17-year-olds the right to vote in local elections. Learn more: https://t.co/Srn5FxMMtz https://t.co/css9VbR0Et
16- and 17-year-olds win the right to vote in local elections in a Vermont town https://t.co/FzA4lR8hJT https://t.co/YUGLJUjnOh
Small Town Lets 16- And 17-Year-Olds Vote In Elections https://t.co/qHtE3quu3E
The future is now: 16- and 17-year-olds win the right to vote in local elections in a Vermont town https://t.co/iu6ikTnTET https://t.co/q2yynjUXgh
A Vermont town has acted on the notion that young voters offer hope for the future, giving 16 and 17 year olds the right to vote next week in local elections. https://t.co/9L59DbrWK0
A reminder to 17-year-olds in Vermont: Ā If you turn 18 before the general election this year, you are eligible to vote in the presidential primary election on March 5th and the Congressional primary on August 13th. Ā š³ļøāļøš