Should we require States to allow pre-registration of individuals 16 years or over to vote when they turn 18?
Bill Summary
The "Pre-Registration of Voters Everywhere Act" amends the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require that each State implement a process for 16-year-olds to pre-apply to register to vote, and create grants to States to increase the involvement of minors in public election activities. Sponsor: Rep. Beyer, Donald S., JR [D-VA-8]
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Opponents say
• There is not strong evidence to suggest pre-registration of teenagers improves voter turnout among young adults. This bill will put unnecessary economic strain for an outcome that isn’t guaranteed.
• The federal government should not dictate States implement pre-registration of teenagers to vote.
• The federal government should not dictate States implement pre-registration of teenagers to vote.
Proponents say
• This is a much needed effort to foster and promote civic engagement among youth by providing grant money for schools and election officials to teach students about the values of civic participation.
• Allowing young Americans aged 16 and older to pre-register to vote in federal elections and automatically be registered as voters when they turn 18 is shown to increase voter turnout, encouraging lasting participation in elections.
• Allowing young Americans aged 16 and older to pre-register to vote in federal elections and automatically be registered as voters when they turn 18 is shown to increase voter turnout, encouraging lasting participation in elections.
