In the United States, citizens who turn 18 years old before the election date may vote for the President. In many states, 17-year-old citizens are eligible to vote in their state's primaries and/or caucuses if they turn 18 before the general election day in November. This is a federal law; therefore, it is up to the state to decide whether or not to allow it. Recently in Ohio, a petition was effective in securing the right for eligible 17-year-olds to vote in the spring primaries and/or caucuses. Twenty states allow it currently, so let's add to that number.

Help secure the Constitutional right to vote for 17-year-olds who will be 18 before election day and can further impact who they feel best represents them on the ballots. By passing this law, it is possible for a larger and more representative voting turn out with the new voters for the primaries and/or caucuses, in turn, generating an interest in drawing voters for the 2016 election. Please help support Wisconsin allowing eligible 17-year-olds to vote in the primary elections in the spring by signing this petition. Thank you.