Overview

• GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy proposed raising the voting age to 25, with some exceptions.
• Critics argue the proposal limits democratic rights and could disenfranchise younger voters who tend to vote Democrat.
• Historical literacy tests were used to restrict voting access, particularly for minorities.
• The proposal appears to be a strategy to reduce the influence of younger voters who favor Democrats.
• It highlights challenges the GOP faces appealing to younger voters.