HJ 45 VA
Constitutional amendment; qualifications of voters, 16-year-olds permitted to vote.
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Summary
This joint resolution would propose a constitutional amendment to Virginia's Constitution lowering the voting age to 16 for local elections. Currently, voters must be at least 18 years old to vote in any election. The amendment would allow 16-year-olds to participate in local elections while maintaining the 18-year-old requirement for state and federal elections. The amendment would require voter approval through a statewide referendum to become part of Virginia's Constitution.
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Official abstract
Proposing an amendment to Section 1 of Article II of the Constitution of Virginia, relating to qualifications of voters; sixteen-year-olds permitted to vote in local elections.
Sponsor (1)
- Jackie H. Glass Democratic · primary
Action history (6)
- Jan 14, 2026 Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103350D · lower
- Jan 14, 2026 Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections · lower
- Jan 26, 2026 Assigned HPE sub: Voting Rights · lower
- Jan 28, 2026 Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote) · lower
- Jan 30, 2026 Continued to next session in Privileges and Elections (Voice Vote) · lower
- Jul 21, 2026 Continued from last session · lower
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