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Proposal would let 17‑year‑olds vote in primaries if they will be 18 by general election, backers say
2841212 · March 12, 2025
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Sen. Greg Letting and Rep. Diana Gonzales presented SJR 22, which would allow 17‑year‑old residents who will be 18 by the general election to vote in primaries; sponsors argued the change would promote civic engagement and early voter registration.
Senator Greg Letting (District 30) and State Representative Diana Gonzales (District 9) presented Senate Joint Resolution 22 to allow 17‑year‑olds who will be 18 by general election day to register and vote in party primary elections.
Representative Gonzales said the measure is intended to increase…
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