Massachusetts H852 allows 17-year-olds to vote in primary elections if they pre-register and will turn 18 by the general election.

Massachusetts H852 amends election laws to allow 17-year-olds who pre-register to vote in primary elections, provided they will be 18 by the general election. This change aims to increase youth voting and civic participation by enabling 17-year-olds to engage in the electoral process earlier. The bill modifies the existing law to remove the restriction that previously prevented 17-year-olds from voting in primary elections.

Massachusetts H852 allows 17-year-olds to vote in primary elections if they pre-register and will turn 18 by the general election.

Massachusetts H852 amends election laws to allow 17-year-olds who pre-register to vote in primary elections, provided they will be 18 by the general election. This change aims to increase youth voting and civic participation by enabling 17-year-olds to engage in the electoral process earlier. The bill modifies the existing law to remove the restriction that previously prevented 17-year-olds from voting in primary elections.