We believe that if you're old enough to vote, you're old enough to run for office! What? This is an open campaign that anyone can join to support young people's right to run for office. We seek to: Raise awareness on the state of youth rights running for elected office around the world Advocate for the rights of young people running for elected office Inspire young people everywhere to run for elected office Why? Today’s generation of young people is the largest the world has ever known. Half of the global population is under 30, and yet 73% of countries restrict young people from running for office, even though they can vote. Around the world, campaigns are underway to promote the rights of young people running for public office by seeking to lower the legal age of candidacy, and bring it into line with the age at which you can vote. We believe that young people deserve the same rights to run for ...