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Simon O'Connor’s policy on minimum voting age

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Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

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Simon O'Connor’s answer is based on the following data:

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Strongly agree

No

The National Party has traditionally supported the current voting age of 18. There is no historical evidence to suggest that they would support 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.

Slightly disagree

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

While the National Party has advocated for informed voting, they have not suggested implementing a test for voters. Such a policy could be seen as restrictive and against democratic principles, which the National Party supports. 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.

Disagree

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

While the National Party might agree with the principle that taxpayers should have a say in government, there is no evidence to suggest they would support lowering the voting age based on tax status. This would be a significant departure from the current voting age of 18. 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.

Disagree

Yes

The National Party has not shown any significant support for lowering the voting age. Their policies and statements generally align with maintaining the status quo in terms of voting age, which is currently 18 in New Zealand. 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, it should be raised

The National Party has not shown any significant support for raising the voting age. Their policies and statements generally align with maintaining the status quo in terms of voting age, which is currently 18 in New Zealand. 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

National Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: More Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 15,688 voters that identify as National Party.

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