Post by Logan on Mar 22, 2016 18:42:11 GMT -6
Several government officials Tuesday testified in support of the latest election reform bill that could allow certain 17-year-olds to vote in the island’s upcoming Primary Election.
Earlier this month, Sen. Nerissa Underwood, D-Tamuning, introduced Bill 279-33, which intends to give 17-year-olds who will turn 18 on or by the Nov. 8 General Election the opportunity to vote in the Primary Election.
“As American citizens in Guam, we all know the critical importance of suffrage and voting rights, especially since our votes for president are not counted when it comes to electoral votes,” Underwood said. “Given this context, we should unite to make uniform the ability of voters who will be of age in the General Election to contribute to the selection of candidates.”
Leonardo Orsini, vice speaker of the Guam Youth Congress, praised the bill, calling it patriotic to American ideals of democracy. He also said the measure highlights an opportunity to increase voter turnout from the youth demographic.
Read more: www.guampdn.com/story/news/2016/03/22/young-voter-bill-backed/82105584/
Earlier this month, Sen. Nerissa Underwood, D-Tamuning, introduced Bill 279-33, which intends to give 17-year-olds who will turn 18 on or by the Nov. 8 General Election the opportunity to vote in the Primary Election.
“As American citizens in Guam, we all know the critical importance of suffrage and voting rights, especially since our votes for president are not counted when it comes to electoral votes,” Underwood said. “Given this context, we should unite to make uniform the ability of voters who will be of age in the General Election to contribute to the selection of candidates.”
Leonardo Orsini, vice speaker of the Guam Youth Congress, praised the bill, calling it patriotic to American ideals of democracy. He also said the measure highlights an opportunity to increase voter turnout from the youth demographic.
Read more: www.guampdn.com/story/news/2016/03/22/young-voter-bill-backed/82105584/