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2024-06-14 10:53:23 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: F652D1E4C43BE362A8B905C84CFA9EF1F3E021471895F9F112D48688AB344803
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Original Note:
Scotland has had votes for 16 year olds since 2014 - the Independence referendum, and for Council and Scottish Parliament elections. Research from Edinburgh and Sheffield universities indicates that it increases the level of participation long-term. https://www.sps.ed.ac.uk/news-events/news/lowering-voting-age-boosts-long-term-participation-elections
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