New Yorker Ruth Rosner first voted for a president in 1936, casting her ballot for FDR. Last week, on the first day of early voting, correspondent Faith Salie accompanied the 104-year-old to the polls, and her social media posts helped make Rosner a viral star. She talked with Salie about participating in her 22nd presidential election, the importance of voting, and why not even COVID-19 could keep her from making her voice heard.
Reporter Chronicles 104 Year-Old Woman’s Day of Voting
She was born before women could even vote. Her first vote was for FDR. This is a great example of why we all have no excuse to not vote.