Former President Jimmy Carter, now 100 years old and in hospice care, has fulfilled his wish to vote in the 2024 election. Casting his absentee ballot from his home in Plains, Georgia, Carter proudly supported Vice President Kamala Harris. His family had shared that Carter was eager to participate, despite his declining health, telling relatives that he wanted to live long enough to cast his vote.
Carter’s ballot was submitted early in the Georgia elections, a state crucial to the presidential race. The milestone vote also comes after the former president lost his wife, Rosalynn Carter, in November 2023. Despite entering hospice in February of that year, his dedication to the democratic process remains strong.
Kamala Harris publicly thanked Carter for his support on social media, honoring the legacy of the 39th president, whose civic engagement has spanned over half a century. Carter’s vote symbolizes not just his political stance but his lasting commitment to democracy, a legacy that has defined much of his life and presidency.
As Carter continues to receive care in his home, this vote is likely one of his final acts of civic participation. His grandson, Jason Carter, emphasized how much this election meant to his grandfather, highlighting his unwavering belief in the democratic process even in his twilight years