LANSING, Mich. – Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson recently announced the return of the nationally recognized “I Voted” sticker contest for the November 2026 Election. The Michigan Department of State (MDOS) is now accepting entries from students enrolled in Michigan schools and state residents.
“Our first-ever ‘I Voted’ sticker design contest in 2024 was a massive success,” Secretary Benson said. “This year we look forward to seeing the creative ways Michiganders of all ages celebrate democracy. Submit your entry to help us continue the tradition and get voters excited to cast their ballot this fall.”
Michiganders who wish to enter the contest must select one category and can submit one design. The categories are elementary/middle school (grades K-8), high school (grades 9-12), and general entry (open to Michigan residents of all ages).
Entries are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, May 1, 2026. Designs must be nonpartisan, completed on an official entry form available at Michigan.gov/IVotedSticker, and must include the phrase “I Voted.” Artwork must be original, not AI-generated, and must not contain copyrighted or trademarked designs.
The public will have the opportunity to vote for finalists online throughout the month of June. Winners will be announced later in the summer and will receive special recognition from MDOS. The winning sticker designs will be provided to local election clerks for the November Election to give out to voters in their jurisdictions.
In 2024, MDOS received over 480 submissions for the sticker contest. Before the contest opened up for a public vote, the Michigan Collegiate Student Advisory Task Force members narrowed the submissions down to 25 semifinalists. Michiganders cast over 57,700 votes to select the three winning designs in each category.
