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The student news of St. Paul Academy and Summit School

The Rubicon

The student news of St. Paul Academy and Summit School

The Rubicon

YOUNG VOTERS. Although Minnesota does not allow 17-year-old voters in its primary elections, several other states in the Midwest and across the country do.

Some states welcome 17-year-old voters in their primaries

Sonia Kharbanda, The Rubicon April 2, 2024
17-year-olds who will be 18 by the time of the general election can vote in primaries in 19 states and Washington, D.C.
Seniors Paige Indritz and Anna Snider show of a token from Super Tuesday: an "I Voted" sticker.

Seniors vote in Super Tuesday primary election

Lara Cayci, RubicOnline March 3, 2020
“I remember, in the 2016 election, I felt so powerless,” senior Anna Snider said. “Having the opportunity to vote and being able to make a tangible change is really cool.”
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