Voter Pre-Registration at 16

FairVote proposes that all states join Florida, Hawaii, Rhode Island, North Carolina, Maryland, Delaware, and Washington, D.C. in establishing a uniform voter pre-registration age of 16 or at least of age 17, as done in California and Oregon. Upon reaching voting age, these pre-registered voters should be automatically added to the voting rolls and, ideally sent information about the mechanics of voting and the timing of the first election for which they are eligible. Evidence collected from states suggests this change will have limited or no fiscal impact, but have a direct impact on voter registration rates and participation when implemented effectively.