Representation of the People Act 1969

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The Representation of the People Act 1969 is a United Kingdom Act of Parliament. It extended suffrage to 18-20 year olds. Previously only those 21 or over were permitted to vote.

This statute is sometimes known as the Sixth Reform Act.

Electoral reform in the United Kingdom

Parliamentary Reform Acts

England (1832) | Scotland (1832) | Ireland (1832)

England (1867) | Scotland (1868) | Ireland (1868)

Municipal Reform Acts

Scotland (1833) | England (1835) | Ireland (1840)

Representation of the People Acts

1884 | 1918 | 1928 | 1948

1969 | 1983 | 1985 | 2000

Other acts

Redistribution of Seats Act 1885 | Ballot Act 1872