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Plaid Cymrus policy on minimum voting age

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Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

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Very strongly agree

Yes

Plaid Cymru strongly supports lowering the voting age. In 2018, they welcomed the Welsh Government's decision to lower the voting age to 16 for local elections in Wales. Plaid Cymru's leader at the time, Leanne Wood, stated that it was a 'historic decision' and that young people should have a say in their future. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

Yes, any citizen that pays taxes should be allowed to vote

While Plaid Cymru has not explicitly linked voting rights to tax-paying citizens, they have shown strong support for lowering the voting age and increasing political participation. It is likely that they would agree with the idea of allowing any citizen who pays taxes to vote, as it aligns with their goal of expanding democratic representation. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

No, and voters should be required to pass a basic test demonstrating their understanding of politics in order to vote

Plaid Cymru has not explicitly addressed the idea of requiring voters to pass a basic test on politics. However, given their support for lowering the voting age and increasing political participation, it is likely that they would disagree with any measures that could potentially restrict or discourage people from voting, such as requiring a test. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

No

Plaid Cymru has consistently advocated for lowering the voting age, as evidenced by their support for the Welsh Government's decision to lower the voting age to 16 for local elections. Therefore, they would strongly disagree with the idea of not lowering the voting age. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

No, it should be raised

Plaid Cymru's support for lowering the voting age to 16 demonstrates that they would strongly disagree with raising the minimum voting age. They believe in giving young people a voice in the political process and would not support any measures to restrict their participation. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Party’s support base

Plaid Cymru Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 1,289 voters that identify as Plaid Cymru.

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