2025 Election Sticker Contest Seeking Designs

Published on April 02, 2025

Third Annual I VOTED and Second Annual FUTURE VOTER Sticker Contests Seeking Designs from Tompkins County Students

The Tompkins County Board of Elections is announcing its annual election sticker design contests that are set out to increase civic engagement and participation by young people in Tompkins County. Since this year’s general election is focused on local elections, the designs must have a local theme and include the colors red, white, and blue. Following last year’s enthusiastic participation, the Board of Election is once again seeking design submissions in two categories.

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 this November. 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.

The “Future Voter” sticker contest 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. “Future Voter” submissions must be submitted from a template provided by the County and must also be original artwork and may be hand drawn or created using a computer.

Contest rules and the submission form can be found online at: tcgov.co/2025sticker. Submissions are accepted through May 26. After all submissions are received, Tompkins County Board of Elections Staff will select up to six finalists in each contest that will be voted on by the entire community.

A contest flyer is available for download and is being shared with schools and community organizations serving young people: Election Sticker Contest Flyer

The “Future Voter” sticker template can be downloaded at tcgov.co/2025futurevoter. Printed copies are available at the Board of Elections, 128 E. Buffalo St. in Ithaca.

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Republican Elections Commissioner Alanna Congdon stated, “Since this year’s focus is on local elections, we are encouraging students to come up with patriotic designs that highlight local themes and landmarks.” Congdon continued, “A big Thank You goes out to the teachers and parents who use this opportunity to help students learn about local elections and civic engagement.”

Democratic Elections Commissioner Stephen DeWitt stated, “We have seen great participation last year, especially with the added 'Future Voter’ category. We look forward to the creative artwork students will develop this year. Poll workers enjoy handing out election stickers with the winning designs to voters and their families.”

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