I have never skipped a Presidential, Senatorial, Congressional, Gubernatorial or state legislative election, or mayoral election in my life, since age 18. I have even voted absentee, when the election coincided with overseas duty. It is unlikely I would actually start skipping elections now. Most of the time, I have voted for best candidate. Sometimes I have and will vote, to ensure voting specifically against a candidate, I considered totally unworthy of office, or even dangerous to the long-term good of the country. Voting, for short-term political support of a party, is pretty much non-existent. I always think and act in long-term interests. That is how one should plan, operate and vote.