GeneralTestable

UK citizens aged 18 or over can vote in elections

From lesson

Fundamental British Values

From chapter

The Values and Principles of the UK

Related questions (1)

easysingle choice

At what age can UK citizens vote in elections?

16 or over

17 or over

18 or over

21 or over

Explanation

UK citizens aged 18 or over have the right to vote in elections. The voting age was lowered from 21 to 18 in 1969. While there have been debates about lowering it to 16, the current voting age remains 18 across most of the UK.