Today, millions across America cast their vote for the next president, and many of us will complain about the long lines and confusing process. But how about doing it while having labor contractions?

When Galicia Malone, a Chicago mom-to-be, went into labor this morning, she grabbed her hospital bag and rushed to the nearest polling place. As a 21-year-old, this was Galicia’s first chance to vote in the presidential election, and she wasn’t going to miss it. NBC Chicago reports that when she arrived, her water had broken and her contractions were five minutes apart.

Many locals were impressed with Galicia’s determination and patriotism, especially Cook County Clerk David Orr.

“If only all voters showed such determination to vote,” Orr said. “My hat goes off to Galicia for not letting anything get in the way of voting. What a terrific example she is showing for the next generation, especially her new son or daughter.”

Congrats and kudos to the new mom!

Would you make sure to vote — even if you were in labor?

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It’s election day, and for some moms-to-be, choosing a candidate isn’t the only decision on their mind. There are baby names to think of! Try some of these picks inspired by past US presidents and first ladies.

George
Nothing beats the original! As the first president of the United States, George Washington led the country to victory during the Revolutionary War and allowed us to gain independence from Great Britain. While he sets a high bar, we’re sure your son can surpass it.

Dolley
This first lady made it into the White House before her husband, serving as Thomas Jefferson’s White House Hostess after his wife passed away.  In addition to throwing the best parties, Dolley Madison is responsible for saving many national treasures from the White House before it was burnt down in the War of 1812. Sounds like a brave woman for your daughter to live up to!

Ronald
Not many presidents, if any, have actor listed on their resume. Prior to leading the United States, Ronald Reagan starred in several movies including Kings Row, The Hasty Heart and Hellcats of the Navy.  Hopefully your son will have this many talents.

Eleanor
Many consider Eleanor Roosevelt the most inspiring and influential first lady. She was one of the first to use her title as a way to advocate for causes she cared about. As someone who believed in education and equal opportunity for all, she strongly supported civil rights and women’s rights, even after her term as first lady.

Franklin
It may not be the most common name on our list, but you can’t deny the impact Franklin D. Roosevelt had on our country. During a devastating  time of economic depression and a world war, Roosevelt managed to raise spirits and hope throughout the nation. Who wouldn’t want to be the namesake of an optimist?

Betty
Or Elizabeth, if you’re more formal. As a leader of the Women’s Movement, Gerald Ford’s wife Betty fought for equal pay and equal rights between the sexes. She was also a strong advocate for breast cancer awareness, having battled the disease and undergone a mastectomy. We hope your girl is just as strong as Ms. Ford.

Bill
He may not be the first choice for a role model (extramarital affairs and allegations of sexual harassment), but many Americans still love Bill Clinton. After all, he did a lot for American including passing the State Children’s Health Insurance Program, which provided health coverage for millions of children. It’s hard to hate a guy who helps kids.

Hillary
She started out as a first lady, but Hillary Rodham Clinton has since served as United States Senator of New York (from 2001 to 2009) and ran as a Democratic Party nominee for President (and was the first woman to do so). Even though she lost, she still found her way to the White House when President Obama selected her as his Secretary of State. Now that’s someone your girl can look up to.

John
There was something about John F. Kennedy that made men admire him and women swoon over him. And almost 50 years after his term, which was cut short by assassination, people still love him. In a 2011 CNN Poll, JFK earned an 85 percent approval rating among Americans, earning him the title of most popular past president. We say that’s a good name association.

Jacqueline
Elegance. Intelligence. Style. These are only a few words to describe Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis (better known as Jackie O).  While many First Ladies fade away after their husbands serve their term, Jacqueline continued contributing to the country. She worked to preserve historic landmarks and was a strong proponent for the arts. As a woman many of us admire, your daughter would be lucky to take after her.

Which President or First Lady would you name your baby after?

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I was all set to take my 6- and 3-year-old sons with me to vote today. What a great way to set an example! Let them see democracy in action! Then my husband, who had headed to the polls on his way to work, texted me to say he was still in line and had bumped into everyone we know. And then I ran into a neighbor who said she had waited an hour and a half to vote.

Suddenly my patriotic parental intentions evaporated. I think it’s fantastic so many people are voting in this election, I really do. Exercise those rights, people! But 90 minutes on line with an energetic 3-year-old?! In front of everyone we know?! I vote no.

On the way to the sitter’s to drop off the kids before I headed to the polls, we had a lively political discussion.

6-year-old Miles: “Are we allowed to vote, too, Mom?”

Me: “No, you have to be 18.”

Miles: “Or older, like you?”

Me: “Yeah. Or older.”

3-year-old Riley: “I wanna vote!”

Miles: “Who would you vote for, Riley?”

Riley: “Santa Claus!”

Miles: “No, Riley, this is serious. We learned about it at school. Your choices are –“

Riley: “Underpants!”

Miles: “Riley!! Listen! You can vote for –“

Riley: “Pepperoni!”

Miles: “No, your choices are Barack Obama or Mitt Romney. Got it? Either Barack Obama or Mitt Romney gets to be president. So who do you choose?”

Riley: “Mitt ‘Bama!”

And there you have it, people. The children — the future of our great country — have spoken. I have to admit, though: Santa Claus seems like a pretty solid choice.

Did you bring your child along to vote today? How do you talk to your kids about the election?

Still unsure who you’ll vote for on November 6? Learn where Barack Obama and Mitt Romney stand on issues that matter to moms.

EMPLOYMENT

President Barack Obama stands for better pay for all, and equal pay for women. In 2008, he set a goal to increase the federal minimum wage from $7.25 per hour to $9.50 per hour by 2011, which he was unable to achieve. As for equal pay, the POTUS signed the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Restoration Act in 2009, which aimed to give women more time to file wage-discrimination lawsuits. He also supported the Paycheck Fairness Act, which sought to make it easier for women to prove wage discrimination. This act has yet to clear both houses of Congress and was rejected for the second time by the Senate in June. He also hopes to create more employment opportunities by bringing jobs back to America, as opposed to shipping them overseas.

Former Governor Mitt Romney has yet to take a stance on the issue of equal pay. In most statements, he says he supports what he refers to as “pay equity” but believes there needs to be more jobs first. He hopes to create open markets and expand free trade with foreign countries, which would allow Americans to participate in more business opportunities. In addition to making changes at the civilian level, he also plans to make some adjustments at the federal level. He plans to reduce taxes, spending, regulation and government programs in hopes of improving the economy and creating more jobs.

EDUCATION

Romney thinks there needs to be better — not more — teachers in the schools in order to improve America’s academic performance. Romney wants schools to recruit the best candidates and then evaluate the teachers to make sure they continue to meet educational standards. He is also a firm proponent of standardized testing, and as governor of Massachusetts, he required high school students to pass a standardized test to graduate. That being said, he doesn’t feel education is something that can be handled at the federal level; rather, it should be handled state-to-state. His biggest proposal for public education, however, deals with disadvantaged and disabled students. If elected, Romney would allow these students to enroll in a public school outside of their district to better suit their needs. The federal government, using money that’s currently distributed through Title I and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, would subsidize the tuition.

Obama feels schools should be rewarded for high performance. During his term, he implemented Race to the Top, an initiative that awards points to states whose schools satisfy reform criteria, such as implementing innovative performance-based standards, complying with nationwide standards, promoting charter schools, and attracting and keeping good teachers. Since Race to the Top was launched, 46 states have come up with comprehensive reform plans, 34 of which have modified their laws. Obama also acknowledges that there is not one plan that fits all schools. Because of this, he has given states the flexibility to create their own ambitious plans for reform, relieving them of restrictive No Child Left Behind mandates.

LGBT RIGHTS

Obama made history in 2012 as the first sitting president to publicly announce his support for marriage for same-sex couples. The POTUS has also been very active in helping the LGBT community achieve equal rights. In 2010, he signed the repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell. The following year, he announced his support for the Respect for Marriage Act, legislation that would allow married same-sex couples the same federal rights and protections as straight couples, such as Social Security benefits, hospital visitation and medical decision making.

Romney has said he supports equal employment rights for members of the LGBT community. He also does not have a desire to reverse the repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell. However, he believes marriage is an institution between a man and woman, and should stay that way.

HEALTH CARE

Romney has had some experience with health care reform too. During his time as governor, he passed the Massachusetts health care insurance reform law. This law required nearly every resident of Massachusetts to obtain a state-regulated minimum level of health care insurance coverage. Residents earning less than 150 percent of the federal poverty level were also required to receive health care insurance at no cost. Romney believes that health care should be dealt with at the state level and would want to repeal many elements of Obamacare to make this happen. However, he has also said that if he’s elected, some sort of provisions that provide coverage for Americans with preexisting conditions and that extend family policies for adult children will be included in his plan.

Obama made health care the main focus of his 2008 campaign. Two years later, he implemented the Patient Protection and Affordable Health Care Act (also known as Obamacare), which will expand coverage to over 32 million Americans by the time it’s scheduled to go into full effect in 2014. The provision of the law requiring free coverage of contraceptives, breastfeeding supplies and screenings for gestational diabetes, sexually transmitted infections and domestic violence, as well as routine checkups for breast and pelvic exams, Pap tests and prenatal care, went into effect in August. This new mandate applies to almost 47 million women in the US.

REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS

This January, Obama reaffirmed his commitment to a woman’s right to choose on the anniversary of Roe v. Wade. In a statement on the issue, Obama noted that the ruling “not only protects a woman’s health and reproductive freedom, but also affirms a broader principle: that the government should not intrude on private family matters.” Around the same time, the Obama administration also announced that, with the exception of churches and other places of worship, all employers must provide full birth control coverage to female workers.

While some have said Romney is completely pro-life, he says it’s not that simple. In an August 2012 interview with CBS, the Republican nominee clarified his stance on the issue, saying he is “in favor of abortion being legal in the case of rape and incest, and the health and life of the mother.” He has, however, pointed out that he would want to remove federal funding for Planned Parenthood, as it provides abortions for reasons he does not consider right.

Which candidate will you vote for?