Extension of the Franchise
Great Reform Act 1832: Extended to new classes of people. 6% of adults can now vote.Great Reform Act 1832: Extended to new classes of people. 6% of adults can now vote.
Second Reform Act 1867: Extended right to vote to about 2 million.
Ballot Act 1872: Introduces the secret ballot.
Representation of the People Act 1969: Voting age reduced to 18.
Scottish Elections Act 2016: 16 and 17 year olds allowed to vote in Scottish Indy Ref.
