Petition · past parliament
Lower the voting age from 18 to 16 for elections and referendums
Closed
3,827 signatures
What the petition asks
Young people have clearly shown in recent months that they are engaged in political, social and environmental issues that will effect their futures. Allowing young people the right to vote will enable them to have an active voice in the democratic process in the UK and have their concerns heard.
Timeline
| 20 Aug 2019 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 6 Nov 2019 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
3,827
Status
Closed
Opened
20 Aug 2019
Closed
6 Nov 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.