1971 Danish electoral age referendum

Referendum Denmark 1971 09 21 y Lowering the voting age from 21 to 20 1,601,756 1,231,792 78,201 3,378,087 Folkeafstemning 1971 - Opstillingskredse.svg Yes: #B6C8D9 50–55% #7D9CBB 55–60% #47729E 60–65%#28497C 65–70% #28497C 70%+ No: #DEDEBD 50–55% A referendum on lowering the voting age from 21 to 20 was held in Denmark on 21 September 1971.Dieter Nohlen & Philip Stöver (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p524 978-3-8329-5609-7 The change was approved by 56.5% of voters, with a turnout of 86.2%.Nohlen & Stöver, p533 A previous referendum had been unsuccessful in lowering the electoral age to 18 years, which was introduced after a 1978 referendum and which still stands. Results ChoiceVotes%For1,601,75656.5Against1,231,79243.5Invalid/blank votes78,201–Total2,911,749100Registered voters/turnout3,378,08786.2Source: Nohlen & Stöver References Category:Referendums in Denmark Denmark Electoral age referendum Category:1970s in Danish politics Category:Suffrage referendums Category:Electoral reform in Denmark Category:September 1971 in Europe