Teens on the Road to Voting

American teens are driving less, which means fewer are getting licenses—and missing out on automatic voter registration at the DMV. With millions of 16- to 18-year-olds without IDs, advocates are stepping in with school-based drives to register young voters before they turn 18. Online options remain limited in many states, making in-person efforts vital—especially since some teens only need a Social Security number to register. But a proposed bill, the SAVE America Act, could cripple these efforts by requiring in-person proof of citizenship, threatening third-party registration groups. Meanwhile, New Hampshire’s model—where everyone registers in person—shows success, with high school drives boosting turnout among 18-year-olds, proving early engagement matters more than ever. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/64417f7da060d24f