Measure on the ballot in the 2020 California General Election in California.
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Get StartedProposition 18 would authorize a United States citizen who is 17 years of age, is a resident of California, and will be at least 18 years of age at the time of the next general election to vote in any primary or special election that occurs before the next general election in which the citizen would be eligible to vote if at least 18 years of age. Fiscal Impact: Increased statewide county costs likely between several hundreds of thousands of dollars and $1 million every two years. Increased one-time costs to the state of hundreds of thousands of dollars.
A "YES" vote on Proposition 18 means: Eligible 17-year-olds who will be 18 years old by the time of the next general election may vote in the primary election and any special elections preceding the general election.
A "NO" vote on Proposition 18 means: No one younger than 18 years of age may vote in any election.
This important election reform will not only allow first-time voters to participate in the full election cycle, but also has the potential to boost youth participation in our elections. , in support of Proposition 18 (Learn more)
Nearly half of states in the U.S. already allow 17-year-olds to participate in primaries and caucuses. If an individual plans to participate in the general election as a first-time voter, it is only reasonable that they be afforded the opportunity to shape the choices that appear on the general election ballot by participating in the primary., in support of Proposition 18 (Learn more)
“Many tax increases and bond debt measures are decided on primary and special election ballots. That’s why only adults should vote.”, in opposition to Proposition 18 (Learn more)
\[17-year olds] are a captive audience five days a week, with a strong incentive to do whatever teachers and counselors recommend., in opposition to Proposition 18 (Learn more)
The California Constitution currently permits individuals who are at least 18 years old on the date of an election to vote in that election. Amends constitution to permit 17-year-olds who will be at least 18 years old and otherwise eligible to vote at the time of the next general election to vote in any primary or special election that occurs before the next general election.
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