Arizona lawmakers have announced bipartisan legislation that would lower the eligibility age to run for elected office in the state legislature from 25 to 18.
The filing of the Arizona Civic Participation Act comes in the wake of a historic turnout of young voters in the 2022 midterm elections. The legislation aims to boost participation among the young demographic in state politics.
“This election is another step in engaging our state’s youth, which started with the American Civics Act of 2015,” state Rep. Matt Dress (R) said in a statement announcing the legislation.
“Arizona’s young leaders are resilient, having overcome many personal, unprecedented challenges like a global pandemic. I’m honored to push this legislation forward that encourages more young people to participate in the legislative process and involves them more in Arizona policy.”…