The federal lawsuits are the latest in a string of litigation the DOJ has brought against states in a bid to compel them to turn over voters' personal information.
About 15 municipalities across the country, including ones in Maryland, California, Vermont and New Jersey, have extended voting rights to 16- and 17-year-olds in local elections, according to Vote16USA, a group that advocates for lowering the voting age to 16.
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EDITORIAL: Ballot measure would transform primary elections

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Proposed Massachusetts referendum questions wending their way through the qualifying process for the 2026 state ballot represent some interesting possibilities.
Several cities and towns across Massachusetts have explored allowing 16- and 17-year-olds to vote as a way to boost turnout and engagement.