Because, they want to have a say in who leads their country.
not if they don`t want to.
If 18-year-olds can fight in Vietnam, they should be able to vote. apex
It was established in time for the presidential election of 1972. It took an amendment to the Constitution, but further research will be required to determine which amendment that was.
The first 18-year-old to vote after the ratification of the 26th amendment is not known since it would vary across different states and jurisdictions. However, one of the first states to allow 18-year-olds to vote was Kentucky, which lowered its voting age in state and local elections in 1955.
The voting age in Luxembourg is 18 years old. Citizens are allowed to vote in national, local, and European elections once they reach this age. Additionally, Luxembourg also permits 16-year-olds to vote in local elections, making it one of the few countries with such a provision.
Most eight year olds cannot vote because they are to young to understand politics etc.. completely -Adrienne<33
1937 elections
Manitoba was the first in 1916. The answer differs by province.
the 26th
85% that don't and 15% do.
18 year olds
18 year olds got the vote in the UK in 1969 with the passing of the Representation of the People Act 1969. It came into effect for the 1970 general election.