H.Con.Res.5007

Proposing a constitutional amendment to lower the voting age to 16 years in state elections.

Introduced·1/24/25
Introduced Text

Kansas HCR5007 proposes a constitutional amendment to lower the voting age to 16 in state elections.

Kansas HCR5007 proposes a constitutional amendment to lower the minimum age for voting in state elections from 18 to 16. If approved by two-thirds of the Kansas House and Senate, the amendment will be submitted to voters in the 2026 general election. The amendment would allow 16 and 17-year-olds to vote in state elections, while federal elections would remain unchanged. The amendment would not affect residency requirements for voting.

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History

Jan 24, 2025

House

House Introduced

Jan 24, 2025

House

House Referred to Committee on Elections