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Kamala Harris Proposes Voting Age Shift Amid Climate Anxiety

11/1/2025

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Former Vice President Kamala Harris proposes lowering the voting age to 16, citing climate anxiety among Gen Z.
She notes Gen Z is aged 13 to 27 and faces economic instability and environmental concerns.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis rejected the proposal, saying climate anxiety is not a valid reason to lower the voting age.
Harris has previously advocated raising the minimum age to purchase firearms to 21.

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Former Vice President Kamala Harris proposes lowering the voting age to 16, citing climate anxiety among Gen Z.
She notes Gen Z is aged 13 to 27 and faces economic instability and environmental concerns.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis rejected the proposal, saying climate anxiety is not a valid reason to lower the voting age.
Harris has previously advocated raising the minimum age to purchase firearms to 21.