Newark will allow 16-year-olds vote for school board
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Newark makes history: Lowering the voting age to 16 for school board elections sparks civic engagement and empowerment among youth, setting a precedent for statewide reform and amplifying voices in a diverse community.
Consider the comment made by one of the lawmakers skeptical of the decision: if you’re not a Democrat when you’re young, you have no heart. If you’re not a Republican when you’re old, you have no brain. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Explain your thinking.
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