For over 60 years I have never missed an opportunity to cast a ballot. Prior to this year's midterm elections, I went online and requested an absentee ballot from the Broward County Board of Elections. Almost immediately, I received a confirmation that my request had been granted. However, I never received the ballot. On Election Day, I drove to my assigned polling location. I am an octogenarian with medical problems that make it difficult for me to walk or stand. I walked a considerable distance from the parking area, stood in line and waited for my turn, then filled out my five and one half page ballot. To a precinct official, I mentioned that I had not received an absentee ballot in the mail and her response was, "It happens frequently." It makes me wonder if my votes were counted.