In Colorado, the Rocky Mountain News reported that 100 year-old, Beatrice Woods, cast her presidential vote for the 20th time by absentee ballot. Her very first vote went to Republican, Herbert Hoover. However, in this election she voted for John Kerry.

In Boise, Idaho today, Christine Bray, 97, wheeled herself into the Pierce Park Baptist Church to vote. "It's a part of my life to be a part of what's going on in my country," said Bray.

I think around 1928 was when I first voted," she said, "that's the year I graduated from college."

Christine's son, Chris, said he is proud of his mom and recalls her teaching him about the voting process early on. "I remember going to the polling booth when I was five or six-years-old," he said.

Chris also said his mom suffered a fall a few months ago. She was bedridden for awhile but that wasn't going to stand in her way. "She's here," said Chris, "there's a determination and a real caring."

There was also a lot of homework done before coming to the polls. "She knows the candidates, she's listened to their points and discussions," said her son.

And with Chris's help, Christine punched the ballot making her vote count. She placed her "I Voted" sticker on her jacket and was ready to go home, knowing she just voted in her 20th presidential election.

In Saginaw, Michigan, 95 year-old, Willie Mae Brown also voted in her 20th presidential election today.

Today, Willie Mae wore a red, white and blue shirt while Christine wore a red, white and blue corsage pinned on her jacket.

Both women said they wanted to dress up for their 20th presidential election.

Neither woman, however, said for whom she voted.

Regardless of who they voted for, don't you think they deserve a seat at the inauguration?

Inspire & Be Inspired (R).

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~ Jennifer Carolyn King