I couldn't wait to vote - however the BC provincial elections were 2 weeks before my 18th birthday, so I had to wait for the Vancouver municipal elections later that year. Since then I have voted in 3 federal elections 1997, 2000 and 2004), 1 provincial election (2001) and 3 municipal elections (1996, 1999 and 2002) .

I just recently voted in the federal election (about 3 weeks ago) and I will be voting in the municipal election next year and the provincial election should be next year or 2006.

But who knows with a minority gov't in power; last time that happened parliament dissolved within 6 months (or thereabouts); so we could have another federal elections on our hands sooner than later, but I hope that isn't the case.

I was called for Jury Duty two years ago. While It was interesting, it took a toll on me beacuse of my working late nights at a Pizza Store when I was a Manager.

I have not miss a single day of Voting. :D :cool:

I wish I would get picked for jury duty.

I like voting. and Jury duty is not fun!

I get approached everyday to register to vote...and it kinda sucks that I can't just yet. Maybe next time ?

I registered to vote when I was 18 and have not missed an election to vote in since. That was a long time ago. I have been registered to vote in 4 different states and cast my vote everytime I am required/requested to...be it for school board or national president.

I was raised that voting was an OBLIGATION of citizenship not a PRIVILEDGE. That is how I am raising my children. One time we were late to an event, when I realized as we were driving out of county I hadn't yet voted, I turned around and returned to vote. This is showing them voting is more important than worrying about being on time.

My parents always send me reminder e-mails to register for an absentee ballot when I'm at school and one time my mom mailed the form to me at school to remind me. I've never missed an election since being 18 and am looking forward to my first presidential election this fall!

I actually vote. Thanks for reminding me about registering for my absentee ballot since I am out of state for school.

And I just love jharb's signature! My sentiments exactly... :)

I'll admit, I didn't vote in the last Presidential election even though I was 18 because I thought they were both tools and I didn't realize I could get an absentee ballot.

I'll be voting for the first time November 4. I just recently became a Florida resident, so I was able to register to vote. Before I was too busy down here to keep up on Chicago-area politics to absentee vote back there.

Never have voted before because I wasn't old enough, but I just went and registerd today! Can't wait to vote in November--just gotta get that absentee ballot sent to school :)

I have voted ever since i turned 18 in 86!

I missed one election so far and have absentee balloted the last few

I've voted ever since I turned 18. My opinion is, if you don't fulfill your right and obligation to vote, you have no right to complain.

I vote absentee and it's awesome. Haven't been to a polling booth in god knows how long.

Unfortunately, I will most likely not vote in my state's primary this year because under our new laws we have to declare party affiliation and get a ballot with one party's candidates only (I can understand that part) and I refuse to declare for either side. I'd rather not vote in the primary, and up here in the fiercely independent state of Washington I won't be alone.

I voted yesterday in Georgia's primary.

I really think it's ridiculous so many states still force you to declare with a party - I'm glad Wisconsin doesn't because I think it would disenfranchise a lot of people, since I'm sure you're all aware we're a swing state. :)

Party affiliation as compared to primary voting does vary by state. For example, in Colorado, to vote in the 8/10 primary, you have to have your party affiliation (if one is declared), correctly done by 7/12/04 (last week).

However, if you are NOT affiliated, you can still vote in the primary on 8/10, by declaring an affiliation at the balloting precinct (I'm jazzed because I'll be an election judge this year - should be fun!) - you have to fill out an affidavit to do this, but it can be done, and you can always unaffiliate after the primary election is over.

Good to know -- I had no idea how it worked here.

Why do people think it's such a big deal to declare your party affiliation?

I don't necessarily agree with required party affiliations--but we all know that Floriduh has some bleeped up election issues. :rolleyes: I'm registered as an Independent--it means that I don't see an absentee ballot until November, but I don't want to be pigeonholed.

A member of our city council went to each black church over a period of time, encouraging the congregations to register as Republicans in order to have a say in the primaries--since there are rarely more than enough Democrats to require primary elections. In my area, 80% of people are registered Republicans--but most voting tends to go 50-50.

I always vote. The only time I missed an election, it was just a proposal and I was on the fence about it, so I didn't vote.

My great grandmother was a sufragette. My grandmother was a President for the Detroit League of Women Voters. My mother was a President for the Warren League of Women Voters. If I didn't spend so much time volunteering for Alpha Gam, I would also join the League. Perhaps when my kids are grown...

Dee

I will be voting for the first time this November...and believe me, I WILL be voting. Last election, the absentee ballot didnt get there in time....rawr....

It's more a matter of principle for me. I don't like either of our two main parties. If I could, I would maybe register Green party, but Ohio only recognizes Dems or Republicans. (Incidentally, the past couple years I've seen a lot of effort from the Green and Libertarians to become recognized).

Ultimately, I am against the 2 party system. I debated about declaring myself Democrat to vote in the primary (because I really, really like John Edwards). But I decided that is just feeding into a system I disagree with.

My parents used to each register separately so they could vote in both primaries and then just vote whatever they wanted anyways.