S2116 — "New Voter Empowerment Act"; permits 17 year olds to vote in primary election if they turn 18 years old before next succeeding general election.

S2116 — "New Voter Empowerment Act"; permits 17 year olds to vote in primary election if they turn 18 years old before next succeeding general election. · Informed CitizenryThe New Voter Empowerment Act amends the Revised Statutes to allow 17-year-old registered voters to participate in primary elections. Under this bill, a 17-year-old may vote in a primary election i…Open in Informed Citizenry