House Bill 5883, An Act Concerning Voting for Municipal Officers and on Local Questions

Youth activists have highlighted numerous benefits to lowering the voting age to 16, including making voting a habit before a person undergoes major life changes at age 18, many of which, like moving out or starting college, pose barriers to voting.

Youth activists have highlighted numerous benefits to lowering the voting age to 16, including making voting a habit before a person undergoes major life changes at age 18, many of which, like moving out or starting college, pose barriers to voting.

Countries with lowered voting ages see higher participation in the 16-17 age range than in the 18-20 age range.