Growth of the American electorate By dr326 Oct 3, 1810 extend voting rights Oct 3, 1817 Ratification of the 15thAmendment Oct 3, 1920 Ratification of the 19th amendment Oct 3, 1965 Voting Rights Act of 1965, assisted racial equality in becoming a fact inpolling booths thought the nation. Oct 3, 1971 Adoption of the 26th only allowed those at the age of 18and old the right to vote