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The deadline for registering to vote in the Scottish election is midnight on 20 April, and many 16 and 17-year-olds are not registered.

PoliticsApr 19, 2026score 0.282 posts · 0 replies across 2 instances
The thread discusses the deadline for registering to vote in the Scottish election, emphasizing that 16 and 17-year-olds in Scotland can vote without being UK citizens. It highlights the importance of registration for young voters.

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The deadline for registering to vote in the Scottish election is midnight on 20 April, and many 16 and 17-year-olds are not registered.
Parent: Scottish ElectionsEntity: Voter RegistrationImpact: neutralDate: Apr 19, 2026Target: The deadline for voter registration in the Scottish election

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The deadline for registering to vote in the Scottish election is midnight tomorrow (20th April). Many 16 & 17-year-olds are not registered. Anyone aged 16 or over who's resident in Scotland can vote - you don't have to be a UK citizen. Register online here: https://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote
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The deadline for registering to vote in the Scottish election is midnight tomorrow (20 April). Many 16 & 17 year olds are not registered. Anyone over 16 resident in Scotland can vote in Scottish elections, you don't have to be a UK citizen. You can register online here www.gov.uk/register-to-... Register to vote
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