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San Francisco To Vote On Whether 16-Year-Olds Should Vote

Eric Quintanar
San Francisco To Vote On Whether 16-Year-Olds Should Vote
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When residents in San Francisco cast their vote for President of the United States this November, they will also be deciding — for the second time in four years — whether 16-year-olds should be allowed to vote in future local elections.

Although San Francisco voters turned down a similar proposal in 2016, Vote 16 activists believe the measure will pass this time and bring about an array of societal benefits.

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