In Oakland and Berkeley, 16 and 17-Year Olds Can Now Vote for School Board

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices