Lower Age Requirement for Members of the State Legislature
Colorado Ballot Measure - Ammendment V
Election: Nov. 6, 2018 (General)
Outcome: Failed
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ElectionsLegislative Branch
Summary
Requirements for serving in the state legislature. The state constitution requires that a representative or senator in the state legislature be at least 25 years old, be a United States citizen, and reside in the district from which he or she is elected for at least 12 months prior to being elected. Amendment V lowers the minimum age requirement to 21.
Measure Text
"Shall there be an amendment to the Colorado constitution concerning a reduction in the age qualification for a member of the general assembly from twenty-five years to twenty-one years?"
Yes ( ) No ( )
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