WARREN, Ohio - Three days before Election Day, a judge has ruled that 17-year-olds will be allowed to vote in the presidential primary. 

Seventeen-year-old Josh Johnston has been involved in the Trumbull County Young Republicans since he was 14-years-old and thanks to the ruling will be able to vote for the first time this Tuesday.

"Oh, I was absolutely elated. It’s just a fantastic opportunity to be able to participate in our democracy in this way. I'm just floating on a cloud right now," said Johnston.

Whether the teens can vote in the presidential primary has been under dispute. A lawsuit was filed by nine teens and late Friday a judge ruled in their favor.

At the Trumbull County Board of Elections, the director says there are more than 400 teens registered to vote, that will turn 18 by the time of the general election, therefore are eligible to cast their ballot Tuesday.

"A lot of the high schools get very involved, especially the government teachers in getting the kids registered to vote," said Trumbull County Board of Elections Director Stephanie Penrose.

The teenage voters will have to use a paper ballot since there are some limits.

"So we have to check their ballot to make sure they didn't vote on anything they weren't allowed to vote on," said Penrose.

The ruling could prove beneficial to the Bernie Sanders Campaign since younger voters are among his key supporters.

And although, Johnston sides with the Republicans he feels the ruling could make a difference in the race.

"Every vote counts. So yeah, it's going to be a big deal," said Johnston.

Secretary of State Jon Husted initially said he would appeal the ruling. He later said for the sake of good elections he wouldn't.