Minnesota HF2003 proposes a constitutional amendment to allow local elections to lower the voting age to 16.

Minnesota HF2003 proposes a constitutional amendment to allow political subdivisions to lower the voting age to 16 for local elections. If approved by voters in the 2026 general election, the amendment would take effect January 1, 2027. The bill also includes conforming changes to Minnesota Statutes to align with the proposed amendment, including voter registration and eligibility requirements. The changes ensure that 16-year-olds can only vote in local elections and not for state or federal offices.

Minnesota HF2003 proposes a constitutional amendment to allow local elections to lower the voting age to 16.

Minnesota HF2003 proposes a constitutional amendment to allow political subdivisions to lower the voting age to 16 for local elections. If approved by voters in the 2026 general election, the amendment would take effect January 1, 2027. The bill also includes conforming changes to Minnesota Statutes to align with the proposed amendment, including voter registration and eligibility requirements. The changes ensure that 16-year-olds can only vote in local elections and not for state or federal offices.