Lowers the voting age for local elections in Massachusetts to 16.
This bill amends Massachusetts election laws to allow citizens aged 16 and older to vote in local elections. Previously, the minimum age to vote in local elections was 18. The change applies to any citizen who is a resident in the city or town where they claim the right to vote, provided they meet other registration requirements.
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