This year marks the 50th anniversary of the 26th Amendment, lowering the voting age from 21 to 18 years old and outlawing age discrimination in acceess to the ballot. Its ratification ushered in the country’s last seismic expansion to the franchise, yet barriers to the youth vote persist 50 years later.
Celebrate Constitution Day with Temple Student Government by registering to vote or updating your voter registration.
Students can also visit the Constitution Center for free or participate in virtual programs.