Constitutional amendment to change the voting age to sixteen years of age
This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to lower Nebraska's voting age from 18 to 16. It would allow residents who turn 16 on or before November's Election Day to vote in the calendar year they reach 16, provided they meet residency requirements. The amendment must be approved by Nebraska voters in the November 2026 general election. If passed, it would change Article VI, Section 1 of Nebraska's Constitution to reflect the new voting age. This is a procedural change requiring voter ratification, not an immediate law.
Bill status
died
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Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 7, 2026
Last action Apr 17, 2026
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Committee
2
Apr 17, 2026
Committee
Indefinitely postponed
legislature
Jan 9, 2026
Committee
Referred to Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee
legislature
Jan 7, 2026
Introduced
Date of introduction
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Legislator
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State
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Terrell McKinney
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