Various public officials had supported lowering the voting age during the mid-20th century, but were unable to gain the legislative momentum necessary for passing a constitutional amendment.
vArioUs PUblic offICials HaD sUPporTeD lowEriNg tHE voting AGE dURIng THe mID-20th Century, BuT were uNable tO gaiN The lEgiSLatIve MomeNtUM NeCEsSary FOR PassIng a coNstItUtiONAl AmeNDMeNt.