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
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| 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 | 1949 |
| 1969 | 1983 | 1985 | 1989 | 2000 |
| Other acts |
| Redistribution of Seats Act 1885 | Ballot Act 1872 |
| Corrupt and Illegal Practices Prevention Act 1883 | Electoral Administration Act 2006 |
| Related |
| Reform Club | Carlton Club | Rotten borough | Women's suffrage |
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