The election was the first, in which 16- and 17-year-olds cast ballots, marking a milestone in youth civic engagement.

Newark became the first city in New Jersey last year to lower the voting age to 16 for school board elections.

Newark School Board Election will take place on Tuesday, April 15. Learn more about voting in New Jersey here. A total of 11 ...

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