Culver City Senior Leads Drive for Teen Voting Rights

High‑school senior Mia Moroz heads a campaign to extend the ballot to 16‑ and 17‑year‑olds in Culver City, California.
Mia Moroz, a senior at a high school in Culver City, Calif., is heading a group that wants 16‑ and 17‑year‑olds to be allowed to vote.
She discussed the effort with NPR’s Scott Simon, explaining the goals of the campaign.
The group’s primary aim is to change local voting rules so younger teens can cast ballots.
The push is focused specifically on the city of Culver City.
Moroz’s role is as the leader of the organization advocating for this change.
The interview highlights the student‑led nature of the movement and its focus on expanding voting rights for teenagers in the community.





