Florida Centenarians Cast Ballots in Midterm Elections
Hundreds of elderly residents aged 100 and older participated in the November 2026 midterm elections across Florida.
Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in Elections
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Centenarian voters across Florida, including residents as old as 111, participated in the November 2026 midterm elections. Many of these elderly citizens view regular voting as a core civic responsibility.
Why it matters
The participation of these long-term voters highlights the continued civic engagement of the state's oldest citizens in elections that determine control of the United States Congress.
There are more than 5,698 registered voters in Florida who are at least 100 years old. These voters include individuals like 111-year-old Alice Lesko and 103-year-olds Virginia Henderson, Ruth Manger, and Eugene Martin.
The players
Alice Lesko
A 111-year-old Florida resident who participated in the midterm elections.
Virginia Henderson
A 103-year-old resident of Middleburg, Florida.
Ruth Manger
A 103-year-old resident of Bradenton, Florida.
Edith Hirsch
A 104-year-old resident of Boynton Beach, Florida.
Eugene Martin
A 103-year-old resident of Lake Worth Beach, Florida.
The details
Voters like Alice Lesko, who turned 111 in October 2026, utilized various methods including mail-in ballots to cast their votes. Edith Hirsch, aged 104, chose to participate in early voting alongside family members to ensure their voices were heard in the midterms.
Timeline
Richard Nixon's presidency ended in 1974.
Donald Trump received 70% of the vote in Clay County in 2024.
Alice Lesko turned 111 in October 2026.
Midterm elections occurred on November 3, 2026.
Political Context
While these voters demonstrate high civic engagement, opposition groups often raise concerns regarding the security of mail-in ballots and early voting processes. Critics frequently challenge the expansion of these methods, calling for stricter voter verification requirements.
The midterm results directly influence the legislative agenda that affects tax policies and civil liberties for all Florida residents. The participation of all eligible voters contributes to the final outcomes of these critical congressional races.
The takeaway
Maintaining a regular habit of voting throughout one's life is a practice demonstrated by Florida's centenarians. Younger citizens can look to these long-time voters as an example of prioritizing civic duty regardless of age.
Further reading
For more on how residents across the state engage in the voting process, visit Florida elections.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WUFT | News and public media for north central Florida.
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