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Amy Klobuchar’s policy on minimum voting age

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Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

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Amy Klobuchar’s answer is based on the following data:

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Agree

No

Klobuchar has consistently supported protecting and expanding voting rights, but she has not called for lowering the voting age. Her record suggests she supports keeping the voting age at 18, as established by the 26th Amendment, and her focus has been on making voting more accessible for eligible voters rather than changing the age requirement. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Yes, any citizen that pays taxes should be allowed to vote

While Klobuchar supports broadening access to voting, she has not endorsed the idea that any citizen who pays taxes should be allowed to vote regardless of age. Her focus has been on protecting the rights of eligible voters as defined by current law. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Yes

Amy Klobuchar has not supported efforts to lower the federal voting age from 18 to 16, and has generally aligned with mainstream Democratic positions that support the current minimum voting age. She has not advocated for lowering the voting age in her public statements or legislative actions. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

No, and voters should be required to pass a basic test demonstrating their understanding of politics in order to vote

Klobuchar has opposed measures that would restrict voting rights, such as literacy tests or other barriers. She has spoken out against voter suppression and supports making voting easier, not harder. Requiring a test to vote would be contrary to her record and the history of such tests being used to disenfranchise voters. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

No, it should be raised

There is no evidence that Amy Klobuchar supports raising the voting age. In fact, she has advocated for expanding access to voting, not restricting it. Raising the voting age would be contrary to her public positions and the Democratic Party platform. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Agree

Yes

Some Democrats support lowering the voting age, but it is not a widely held position within the party. For example, in 2019, Rep. Ayanna Pressley introduced an amendment to lower the voting age to 16, but it did not pass in the Democratic-controlled House. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly agree

Yes, any citizen that pays taxes should be allowed to vote

While the Democratic party supports expanding voting rights, the idea of tying voting rights to tax-paying status is not a widely held position within the party. Democrats generally focus on other voting rights issues, such as combating voter suppression and gerrymandering. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Neutral

No

The Democratic party does not have a strong stance on maintaining the current voting age. While some Democrats support lowering the voting age, others may prefer to keep it at 18, but it is not a major issue within the party. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

No, it should be raised

The Democratic party generally supports expanding voting rights and access, so raising the voting age would be contrary to their goals. There is no significant movement within the party to raise the voting age. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

No, and voters should be required to pass a basic test demonstrating their understanding of politics in order to vote

The Democratic party strongly opposes any measures that could be seen as voter suppression, and requiring a test to vote would likely be viewed as such. Historically, literacy tests were used to disenfranchise minority voters, and the Democratic party would not support a policy that could have similar effects. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Party’s support base

Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 4,129 voters that identify as Democratic.

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