I'm an 82-year-old lifelong voter. I think Biden and Trump are both way too old.

• At 82 years old, Barbara Fassett thinks both Biden and Trump are far too old to be president.
• A lifetime of voting has taught her that only younger leaders can bring the necessary vigor.
• If there were more younger politicians, her friends would likely be politically engaged.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Barbara Fassett, who has lived in Michigan nearly her entire life. It has been edited for length and clarity.

Ever since I was a young girl, my dad taught me the importance of voting. He considered it a civic duty, and I do, too. All six of my siblings and I registered to vote as soon as we were able and I've voted in every election since, from county or national races.