Do we want younger Politicians?

[Luvnit2]

I am torn on if an age requirement should be used at the state level to hold office. I have met intelligent, well rounded mature 18-year-olds, I have also been around 25-year-olds with no maturity.

I guess the question becomes if no requirement for older age, then other than being an adult why they should be stopped from running. Isn't that what a free election is about. If a 21-year-old can convince voters to vote for him over his competition Starting with a handicap of young age), the voters decided and the voters live with the consequences.