Essay It is quite obvious that the new generations are not at all interested in political processes and in participating in elections in general. Age also matters, because in many countries it is possible to vote only after reaching the age of majority. The turnout of American voters under the age of 25 in presidential elections fell from 50% in 1972 to 38% in 2012; among those over 65, it rose from 64% to 70%. I think the voting age should be lowered to 16. There are several reasons for this. First of all, voting is a habit: those who don't get used to it in their youth may never start. This could lead to an even lower level of electoral participation in the coming decades. Moreover, politicians are increasingly attracting older voters — not only because they are more likely to vote, but also because they make up a growing proportion of the electorate. Finally, many young people believe that the election is stacked against them. Therefore, it is not surprising that many of them refuse to vote. Moreover, the voting system has already been introduced in some countries since the age of 16. For instance, according to the 2019 Cuban Constitution, young people are allowed to vote from the age of 16. In conclusion, I believe that the possibility of voting from the age of 16 will contribute not only to the expansion of the electorate of many political parties and candidates, but also to the emergence of the habit of voting.
