How to run your own campaign to lower the voting age: 10 Actions
11/12/2024
Are you a member of a youth organisation planning a campaign to lower the voting age? Do you believe that to make our democracies stronger, we need to bridge the gap between young people and elected politicians? Especially, between politicians and those below the voting age who are often invisible. You're not alone 💪
Check out our 10 actions on how to run your own campaign to lower the voting age 👉
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Lauren Mason
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