Petition · past parliament · Cabinet Office
Lower the voting age for all elections from 18 to 16
Closed
73 signatures
What the petition asks
The Government should reduce the voting age, for all elections the UK Government sets the franchise for, from 18 to 16. The new voting age should also apply to future referendums.
People at the age of 16 are perfectly capable of being politically active and voting. If they are able to join the military, join trade unions and get married, why are their voting rights prohibited until the age of 18. Many of the issues that the public are allowed to vote on directly affect the younger generation. By not allowing 16 and 17 year olds to vote, they are unable to have their say on topics that could potentially decide their futures.
Timeline
| 20 Oct 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 20 Apr 2022 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
73
Status
Closed
Department
Cabinet Office
Opened
20 Oct 2021
Closed
20 Apr 2022
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.