Voting Age Extension for School Board Elections
Summary
Newark now lets 16- and 17-year-olds vote in school board elections, and teens are getting ready to hit the polls. That means a new bloc of voters could help decide who runs the city’s schools.
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Impact analysis
The change carries little direct cost—mostly election outreach and administration—but the new voters could indirectly shift school board budget priorities.
Newark 16- and 17-year-olds gain a direct say in school board races, along with groups pushing for youth civic engagement.
No groups negatively affected.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Newark gave 16-and 17-year-olds the right to vote. They are still learning their power.
Newark gave 16-and 17-year-olds the right to vote. They are still learning their power. New Jersey Monitor
Newark teens gear up for school board elections after voting age extended to 16
Newark teens gear up for school board elections after voting age extended to 16 New Jersey Monitor
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