Election Sticker Design Contest

The Tompkins County Board of Elections coordinates annual election sticker design contests to increase civic engagement and participation by young people in Tompkins County.

The “I Voted” sticker contest is for students in grades 6-12. Stickers with the winning design will be printed and distributed to all general election voters.

The “Future Voter” sticker contest is for students in grades K-5. These stickers will be printed and handed out to young people joining their families at the polls to learn more about democracy and voting.

2026 Election Sticker Design Contest - Open for Submissions until May 25

2026 Tompkins County Election Sticker Design Contest

Now Open for Submissions - Until May 25

Submit Artwork at tcgov.co/2026sticker

 

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Download Election Sticker Design Contest - Announcement Flyer 2026 (PDF)(PDF, 3MB)

"I Voted" Contest - Grades 6-12

For the “I Voted” sticker contest, submitted artwork must say “I Voted” somewhere visible and must fit in a 1.5-inch by 2.5-inch rectangle. Submissions must be original artwork and may be hand-drawn or created using a computer. Designs must include the colors red, white, and blue, and should be themed around America’s 250th birthday this year. 

After all submissions are received, Tompkins County Board of Elections Staff will select up to six finalists that will be voted on by the entire community. The “I Voted” sticker that receives the most votes from Tompkins County residents will be printed and distributed to all voters in the November 2025 general election.

"Future Voter" Contest - Grades K-5

“Future Voter” submissions must be submitted from a template provided by the County, must be original artwork, and may be hand-drawn or created using a computer. Designs must include the colors red, white, and blue, and should be themed around America’s 250th birthday this year. 

After all submissions are received, Tompkins County Board of Elections Staff will select up to six finalists that will be voted on by the entire community. The “Future Voter” sticker that receives the most votes will be printed and distributed to young people joining their families at the polls.

Download Future Voter (K-5) - Sticker Design Template 2026 (PDF)(PDF, 3MB) 
Printed copies are available at the Board of Elections, 128 E. Buffalo St. in Ithaca.

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2025 Winners

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2024 Winners

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2023 Winner

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