The voting age is __________ .?
548303
In Canada it is 18.  \n\neveryone gets to vote. (even those who are incarcerated (in jail))
72831
Well, I have an excuse, seeing as I was 17 in 2004, which is too young to vote, unfortunately.\n\nBut just because you're too young, or aren't a citizen, or couldn't register for some reason, doesn't mean that you can't/shouldn't complain & discuss politics.
230904
Only citizens of the country, 18 years or older are able to vote. In some states felons are not allowed to vote. For information on becoming a citizen, see the site below. To register to vote, see the second site.
190871
age is just a number\nit doesn't matter. :)
600789
12 years old...\n(Bout a month ago)\nHey, there are young people on here ya know :)
222814
Under 20? I'm guessing under 13.
354169
I don't think there should be a specific age limit but you should only run if you're mentally and physically strong enough for it. No one is gonna vote for a really old, completely incompetent person with no common sense anyway.
896900
According to your profile, you're 16, but it doesn't say what month you were born. Assuming that your birthday is before November, you will be old enough to vote in the next Presidential election.  The 26th Amendment to the Constitution says, "The right of citizens of the United States, who are eighteen years of age or older, to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of age." \n\nWhile I think it is great that you are able to graduate high school and attend college at a younger age than normal, I don't think there should be exceptions made. If we make exceptions for people under 18 in college, then what age for these people should be the cut off? If a 12 year old is in college, should they be allowed to vote? There are also a lot of people 18 and older in college that probably should not be allowed to vote. And what about exceptions for other people? You can join the military at 17 and go off to war. But they don't get to vote. These people should be able to vote. But if you make exceptions for both of these, there will be other groups of people that will want exception made to them to be allowed to vote even though they don't qualify.\n\nJust be patient and wait a couple of years. You will get plenty of opportunities to vote in your life time.
604735
Are you aware of the Jim Crow laws? They made intelligence tests required. Remember, this legally keeps people from voting. I think almost everyone has an opinion. We should all be allowed to vote, even if we don't like who the people choose. I think if you don't vote everyone should know, and you should be banned from complaining. If you don't care enough about your nation to vote for the leader, what gives you the right to complain about it? This, of course, could not apply to those under eighteen or who were not of legal voting age when the last election occured. I think voter education would be much more productive. Politicians need to tell everyone exactly where they stand on topics, there need to be sheets comparing each persons stand on hot issues distributed to the masses. This can be difficult to do, but if all parties joined to make it happen, we would have smarter voters. People would, in theory, vote for politicians they side with. Then you would know whomever is in office is the favorite.
874279
How old do you have to be?
194755
Because, we're in the age the age group that loves to complain but, not help find the solution.Some think what can my vote accomplish without realizing how their hurting the States.They think someone can or will make that difference for me.I'm a proud voter for 3years now.Ever since i was 18 and i'm in that age group but, i believe i can help make a difference it takes more then the older generation to help this country.It takes all that are of age to vote and work together.Instand of just complaining and whining and trying to place blame.
1061247
^\n    |\n    |\nShe's right!\nthey just bumped the age up to 42
939135
Because we are not legally adults until age 18.  Children are not allowed to vote, thank god.
968454
Yes, I will. I am 58 and have voted in every election since I came of age, except for two times, , both mid-term elections like this coming Tuesday, which I missed because I was in a fast attack submarine on deployment in the Western Pacific.The way I see it, if you don't vote, you don't have the right to complain about the results.
744029
No.  Anyone 35 years of age should be allowed the chance to be President.  Personally, I would vote for Colin Powell or Condi Rice right now.  I am a white, married, 48 year old Catholic.  The time is coming for a person of color or a female to become President.  I'm certain it will happen within my lifetime.  Besides, lets spread the opportunity to be attacked and belittled by the press evenly. LOL
15119
I think we should be able to vote when were 16 because if we pay taxes and deal with other goverment stuff then why can't we vote. i also think it should be determaied on how well you know whats on the ballot. We live in the USA we should have a opinon to.
10074
21 is a little high. I'd go with 18. I think 16 is too young. I say permits at 16, learn for two years, mandatory drivers ed, license at 18. Make everything a consistent age in the U.S. - drinking, voting, driving, legal adult, fighting in wars, gambling, etc.