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Youth advocates and secretary back allowing 16-year-old preregistration to boost turnout
Summary
Supporters argued HJ 32 will increase long-term turnout by enabling civic education and smoothing registration transitions; some registrars and officials said existing processes already reach students and urged caution about constitutional changes.
Youth activists, civic groups and the Secretary of the State told the committee HJ 32 — a proposed constitutional change to allow preregistration at 16 — would increase youth turnout and civic engagement. Secretary Stephanie Thomas said the data show preregistration at 16 makes young people more likely to vote at 18 and remain engaged.
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