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Why would lowering to 16 from 18 make a difference? Plenty of data out there shows that age demographic is the least likely to show up on election day and vote.

>>nirav7+(OP)
Perhaps then the ones that did take the trouble to vote would be well informed and thoughtful.

>>nirav7+(OP)
There is some evidence getting people to vote earlier results in them being more consistent voters over time. And they would potentially be fresh off a civics class.

>>generj+ET
That's interesting. I'll have to dig into this.