H.J.Res.8

CA: Lower the voting age to sixteen years

Introduced·5/12/26
Introduced Text

Ohio HJR8 proposes to amend the state constitution to lower the voting age to sixteen years.

Ohio HJR8 seeks to amend the Constitution of the State of Ohio to allow citizens aged sixteen and older to vote in state and local elections. The proposal specifies that these voters must have been residents and registered for at least thirty days. If approved by voters in the November 2026 election, the amendment would take effect immediately.

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History

May 20

House

Referred to committee: General Government

May 12

House

Introduced