Next year when Erie County voters go to the polls, they will receive an “I Voted” sticker designed by a local student. Erie County Departments of Elections and Voter Registration are challenging all students residing in Erie County, grades 9-12, to design a new “I Voted” sticker to be used in the 2026 Primary and General Elections.
The contest will be divided into two rounds. In round one, the Elections “I Voted” Sticker Committee will review and judge all submissions and select the top 10 entries. In round two, the public will vote online from the top ten designs. The winner will be announced on January 16, 2026.
Contest Rules and Eligibility:
- The contest is open to all public, private, charter, and home-schooled students residing in Erie County, enrolled in grades 9-12.
- Students may submit no more than two entries.
- Each entry must be submitted with a corresponding title.
- All entries must be submitted electronically by December 12, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. Late entries will not be accepted.
Design Rules
- Design must contain the phrase “I Voted” on a 2-inch round design.
- Design must be the student’s original artwork and contain no copyrighted images or trademarks.
- Artwork must be nonpartisan, nonpolitical, and not reference or advocate for a party, candidate, or issue.
- Artwork must not include anything obscene or inappropriate for general audiences.
- Artwork does not feature the likeness of an individual
- Artwork should be saved as a high-resolution PDF
