Want a say in which “I voted” sticker you pick out on Election Day?
Michigan residents have until June 30 to cast their votes for this cycle’s “I voted” sticker contest for the upcoming 2026 election. There are 90 stickers to choose from across the three categories: elementary/middle school, high school, and general category.
Voting for your favorite sticker is open until June 30 at 11:59 p.m. and each resident gets 3 votes per category.
In a press release, the Michigan Department of State said they had received “four times the number of entries from the first contest in the 2024 presidential election year” by the May 1 deadline.
Of the 2,095 initial submissions, thirty semi-finalists per category were chosen by the Michigan Collegiate Student Advisory Task Force. The task force includes students, selected by the Secretary of State, who engage in community causes within higher education institutions, such as voter engagement and civic activities.
Many states have hosted election sticker contests over the years. Michigan joined the trend in 2024, producing the iconic werewolf ripping its shirt off with the United States flag in the background by then-12-year-old Jayne Hynous.
This year’s submissions consist of a wide range of designs and themes, including nature, puns, Michigan landmarks, and other symbolism.
Participants needed to include the phrase “I voted” in their submitted design. Additionally, they were asked to use original, non-AI-generated artwork with non-partisan symbolism or design.
Winning stickers will be recognized by the Michigan Department of State and available to order by local election clerks for distribution at polling locations.
