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Howard County delegation votes to send 16–17 voting amendment for school board to the voters
Summary
The Howard County delegation voted to advance HOCO 526, a county-specific constitutional amendment that—if later approved by the General Assembly and voters—would let 16- and 17-year-olds vote in school board elections. Delegates discussed implementation, citizenship requirements and committee referral.
The Howard County delegation voted to advance HOCO 526 on March 4, sending a county-specific constitutional amendment to the General Assembly and, if approved there, to the November ballot for a local vote. Delegate Tarasa, who introduced the measure, said it “lets 16 and 17 year olds vote in the regular election, both the primary and the general, for board of education members.”
Delegates clarified the mechanics before voting. A staff member explained that because the amendment affects only one…
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