Votes at 16: Youth Enfranchisement and the Renewal of American Democracy - Paperback

by Niall Guy Michelsen (Author)

Using voter turnout data and demographics, Niall Guy Michelsen argues that lowering the voting age to 16 would help young adults develop voting habits and raise voter turnout, closing the voting gap between college and non-college citizens and making the American electorate more representative of the country's citizens.

Author Biography

Niall Guy Michelsen is associate professor of political science and public affairs at Western Carolina University.