Well, I am 56 years old, and I have been voting for close to 40 years. I missed voting in one election for which I was eligible (municipal, provincial, federal, teacher association, etc) to vote, and that was because I didn't get to the pre-election voting station (got the date mixed up). I am fairly well informed, and I keep aware of the issues. My politics are left of center on most issues. I have only ever voted three times for the party that won. However, I keep trying.