Your voting journey might start earlier than you think. 16- and 17-year-olds can be automatically registered on their 18th birthday through pre-registration.
By Solomon Purdy · Aug 6, 2026 · 2 min read
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Your voting journey might start earlier than you think. 16- and 17-year-olds can be automatically registered on their 18th birthday through pre-registration.
By Solomon Purdy · 2 min read
