CA: Lower the voting age to sixteen years
This bill proposes to amend the Ohio Constitution to lower the minimum voting age from eighteen to sixteen years. It directly affects sixteen-year-old residents who would gain the right to vote in all state and local elections, including primary elections, provided they have been registered for thirty days. The measure requires a three-fifths vote in both legislative houses to place the change on the ballot for voters to decide. If approved by the electorate, the new voting age rule would take effect immediately upon adoption.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced May 12, 2026
Last action May 20, 2026
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Total actions
2
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Committee
1
May 20, 2026
Committee
Referred to committee
lower
May 12, 2026
Introduced
Introduced
lower
2 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Chris Glassburn
DDemocratic
P
Sean Brennan
DDemocratic
Co
Beryl Piccolantonio
DDemocratic
Co
Terrence Upchurch
DDemocratic
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