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UK Government, the Law and Your Role

At what age can you vote in a UK general election?

A21
B17
C18 ✓
D16

Answer & explanation

The correct answer is 18.

You must be 18 or over to vote in a UK general election. In Scottish Parliament and Welsh Senedd elections, the voting age has been lowered to 16.

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