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A referendum on lowering the voting age from 21 to 20 was held in Denmark on 21 September 1971. [1] The change was approved by 56.5% of voters, with a turnout of 86.2%. [2] A previous referendum had been unsuccessful in lowering the electoral age to 18 years, which was introduced after a 1978 referendum and which still stands.
| Choice | Votes | % |
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| For | 1,601,756 | 56.5 |
| Against | 1,231,792 | 43.5 |
| Invalid/blank votes | 78,201 | – |
| Total | 2,911,749 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 3,378,087 | 86.2 |
| Source: Nohlen & Stöver | ||
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