Constitutional amendment allowing political subdivisions to lower the voting age to 16 for elections

SF 2549 proposes a constitutional amendment allowing Minnesota counties, cities, and school districts to set the voting age at 16 for local elections (like school board or city council races), while keeping the state voting age at 18. If approved, local governments could adopt resolutions enabling 16-year-olds to vote in elections specific to their jurisdiction, but they would still need to meet standard voter requirements like U.S. citizenship and residency. The bill also updates election statutes to clarify that 16-year-olds voting locally cannot cast ballots for state or federal offices. This amendment must be submitted to voters in the 2026 general election for approval.