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Podcast: The Bay
Episode: In Oakland and Berkeley, 16 and 17-Year Olds Can Now Vote for School Board
Description: In 2016 and 2020, Berkeley and Oakland passed ballot measures giving 16 and 17-year olds the right to vote in local school board races. It took years — and a lot of pressure from student activists — but in this election, Alameda County is finally ready to let students cast their ballots. Links:
Register to vote online (click “pre-register”)
How Teen Voters in Berkeley, Oakland Can Shape Upcoming School Board Elections
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