Life in the UK test practice question · Government and law
What is the minimum age to vote in a UK general election?
Answer options
- 16
- 18Correct
- 21
- 25
Answer: 18
You must be 18 or over on polling day to vote in a general election. A bill to lower the age to 16 was going through Parliament in 2026, so check this before the test.
Checked 8 November 2026