Petition · past parliament
Lowering the voting age in referendums to 16
Closed
35 signatures
What the petition asks
As some feel teenagers aren’t mature enough to vote in general elections, I feel as referendums such as Brexit ultimately affect the lives of young people, we should be allowed to have a say, as it defines our future.
Timeline
| 28 Jan 2019 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 28 Jul 2019 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
35
Status
Closed
Opened
28 Jan 2019
Closed
28 Jul 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.