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Board Approves Charter Amendment to Let 16‑ and 17‑Year‑Olds Vote in City Elections; Measure Goes to November Ballot
Summary
The Board of Supervisors voted 9–2 to submit a charter amendment to the November ballot that would allow 16‑ and 17‑year‑olds to vote in municipal elections. Supporters cited turnout and civic education benefits; opponents raised concerns about consistency of age thresholds and potential legal complexities.
The Board of Supervisors on May 10 voted 9–2 to place a charter amendment on the November ballot that would permit 16‑ and 17‑year‑olds to vote in San Francisco municipal elections.
Supporters said the change would expand enfranchisement, embed civic habits earlier, and improve long‑term turnout. Supervisor Jane Kim described…
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