UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 2956
Electoral Candidates (Age) Bill
[As Introduced]
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This bill would change the age rules for people wanting to become election candidates in the UK. Currently, you must be at least 18 years old to stand as a candidate, this bill would likely lower that age requirement to allow younger people to run for political office.
Presented by Mr Peter Bone.
HybridLords2nd reading
Official Ballot · Open Govt
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The people's count45 votes
67% Aye · 3033% No · 15
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Bill passage
Commons
- 1st reading23 Jun 2021
- 2nd reading6 May 2022