USCIS marks this question with an asterisk: applicants who are 65 or older and have been permanent residents for 20 or more years may study just the marked questions.
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
Accepted answers
Accepted answer
- eighteen (18) and older
Explanation
Citizens must be 18 or older to vote for President.
The explanation is our own study note, not official wording.
Source: USCIS, 2008 version (USCIS Office of Citizenship, rev. 08/21)Verified Sep 14, 2026Official PDF
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