Resolution, Proposing An Amendment To The Constitution Of Maine To Lower The Voting Age To 16 Years Of Age

LD 1446 proposes a constitutional amendment to lower Maine's voting age from 18 to 16 years old, allowing 16- and 17-year-olds to vote in state elections. The resolution requires two-thirds approval in both the Maine House and Senate before being submitted to voters for ratification. Voters would decide in a statewide referendum using the question: "Do you favor amending the Constitution of Maine to reduce the voting age qualification by 2 years, from 18 years of age or older to 16 years of age or older?" If approved by a majority, the amendment would become part of Maine's Constitution. This change would directly affect Maine residents aged 16-17 who are U.S. citizens and established residents of the state.