Put wheels in motion for new youth voter registration

The keys to future elections in the state of Washington could be in the hands of those who may have just recently earned their drivers license.

That is if legislation Secretary of State Kim Wyman is proposing passes, allowing 17-year-olds to pre-register to vote in a program that would be part of high school history and civics classes.

The legislation, House Bill 2707/Senate Bill 6340, was introduced in both chambers on Jan. 19. The prime sponsors are Rep. Steve Bergquist, D-Renton, and Sen. Joe Fain, R-Auburn, with members from all four caucuses signing on, including Cheney’s Jeff Holy from t...