HJR 8 OH
CA: Lower the voting age to sixteen years
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Summary
Ohio House Joint Resolution 8 proposes a constitutional amendment to lower Ohio's voting age from eighteen to sixteen years. This joint resolution would amend Article V of the Ohio Constitution, which establishes voting qualifications and rights. If approved by voters, the amendment would allow sixteen-year-old Ohio residents to participate in state and local elections. The proposed change would make Ohio one of the few states to permit voting at age sixteen.
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Official abstract
Proposing to amend Section 1 of Article V of the Constitution of the State of Ohio to lower the voting age to sixteen years.
Sponsors (2)
- Chris Glassburn Democratic · primary
- Sean P. Brennan Democratic · primary
2 coauthors / cosponsors
- Beryl Piccolantonio Democratic · cosponsor
- Terrence Upchurch Democratic · cosponsor
Action history (2)
- May 12, 2026 Introduced · lower
- May 20, 2026 Referred to committee · lower
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