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 The voting age in the United States is 18…that’s federal law established by the 26th amendment. But being under 18 doesn’t have to mean watching elections from the sidelines, or just tuning them out. No matter what your age, you can still be involved in how we choose our government!
Be part of your family’s choices
Do you know your parents’ political views? What about your grandparents, older sibs, and other relatives? Do you know what they think about the issues, or the candidates? You probably should! Participation in democracy can begin at home, with you taking part in the decisions the adults in your life will make in the voting booth.
Make sure your parents, anyone else close to you who’s eligible, are registered to vote, and that they plan to go to the polls on election day. It can be really fun to go to your local polling place with them to see how the voting process works.
Talk about the issues that are important to you. It might be something local, like school budgets, or something national, like foreign policy. Speak up so your parents know what you think and where you stand. It can be as easy as talking about the election at the dinner table.
Find out about political meetings or rallies in your area, and ask someone to take you. Seeing democracy in action can be very inspiring for both people of all ages!
Let your older family members know who you would vote for if you could, and offer your reasons. In the end, how they vote is up to them, but your opinion could help them make up their minds on election day.

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