What is the minimum age a citizen must be to vote for President?

The minimum age for a citizen to vote for President is eighteen. This age requirement is established by the Twenty-Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution, ratified in 1971. The amendment was passed to ensure that young Americans, particularly those who were being drafted for military service during the Vietnam War, had the right to participate in elections and have a say in their government. This reflects a broader principle of democratic participation, emphasizing that citizens who are of legal age to assume responsibilities, such as military service, should also have the right to vote.

In contrast, individuals younger than eighteen, such as those aged sixteen, twenty-one, or twenty-five, do not meet the constitutional requirement to vote for President, as those ages do not align with the established voting age.