COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio law allows 17-year-olds to vote in primary elections, as long as they will be 18 years old on or before the General Election. That's the message Ohio Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner took to Whetstone High School in Columbus Thursday.
Brunner told the crowd of juniors and seniors the only thing they can't vote on are one-time questions like school levies or statewide ballot issues.
An electronic voting machine was available in the hallway for students to become oriented and practice.
"I think it's really cool because having a vote is really important and government is all about participation. I'm learning about that right now in my Government class," said Madison Matthews, a 17-year-old senior.
"I think it's a great way to get youth involved an get us to finally have a say in who's going to be in our government and now we have an idea of who's going to be on the ballot, so we're not gong in blind, basically," said Nicky Bolyard, a 17-year-old junior.
Bolyard hasn't registered yet, but says he will.
So will Jesse Johnson. He says he's going to register as soon as possible.
"I actually want to do it," said James Turner, 17. "I'm excited about it."
The deadline to register for the May 4 primary is Monday, April 5. For more information, visit http://www.voteat17.com
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