Massachusetts H831 would allow 16- and 17-year-olds to vote in local elections.
Massachusetts H831 amends the state's election laws to lower the voting age for local elections. The bill allows any resident who is 16 years of age or older to register and vote in local elections, provided they meet other registration requirements. This change would apply to any city or town in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
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