Community voting is open for county’s 2026 election sticker contest

Published on June 18, 2026

Tompkins County residents now have the opportunity to help select the county’s next official “I Voted” and “Future Voter” stickers.

The Tompkins County Board of Elections received a record-breaking 169 entries from students across the county, ranging from kindergarten through high school. This year's contest invited students to create designs inspired by America's 250th anniversary, celebrating the nation's democratic traditions while reflecting what voting and civic participation mean to them. Following the judging process, 14 finalist designs have been selected and are now available for public voting.

Residents can view the finalist designs and cast their votes online at tcgov.co/2026contest through July 12, 2026.

To encourage participation, flyers featuring the finalist artwork will be displayed at polling locations during the June 23 primary elections. Each flyer will include a QR code that allows voters to quickly access the online survey from their phones. Download the flyer(PDF, 925KB) for public display

The winning “I Voted” sticker design will be distributed to voters during the November 2026 General Election. The winning “Future Voter” sticker will be given to children and young people who accompany family members to the polls and are learning about the voting process.

The student artists whose designs receive the most community votes will be recognized by the Tompkins County Legislature later this year and will receive copies of their winning sticker designs.

Republican Elections Commissioner Alanna Congdon said, “We are incredibly grateful to all of the students who shared their creativity with us this year. The number of submissions exceeded every previous year, and the talent on display made selecting finalists a challenge. I encourage everyone to take a few minutes to view the designs and support these young artists by casting a vote.”

Democratic Elections Commissioner Stephen Dewitt said, “The finalists showcase the creativity, enthusiasm, and civic spirit of students throughout Tompkins County. As our nation marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, it is especially meaningful to see young people expressing what democracy and civic participation mean to them through art. We hope community members will join us in celebrating these students by casting a vote and helping select this year's winning designs.”