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

The Bay

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Empowering Young Voices: Voting Rights for Students

This chapter explores the campaign in Oakland and Berkeley that granted 16- and 17-year-olds the right to vote in local school board elections. It highlights the efforts of Oakland Kids First and the students' struggle for civic engagement amidst bureaucratic challenges.

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