Lowering the Voting Age to 16: A Comparative Study on Political Competence and Engagement

• In Event: Juicing Turning: Boosting Voter Participation in Comparative Perspective

Brief Overview

This study uses survey data to assess the implications of lowering the voting age to 16. We examine the political maturity and motivation to vote of the 16-17 year old, relative to the 18-20 years old and other age groups.

Authors

• Valerie-Anne Maheo, Université de Montréal

• Eric Belanger, McGill University