Former President Jimmy Carter casts vote in 2024 election

PLAINS, Ga. — Former President Jimmy Carter voted on Wednesday.

The Carter Center confirmed to Channel 2 Action News that the former president filled out his ballot.

Carter’s ballot was dropped off at a dropbox at the Sumter County Courthouse near his hometown of Plains, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

In August, Carter’s family said he was looking forward to voting for Vice President Kamala Harris.

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Earlier this month, Carter celebrated his 100th birthday. He is the oldest living president, past or present.

Early voting kicked off on Tuesday and Georgia saw a record-breaking turnout.

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