Michiganders have a revamped 'I Voted' sticker this year, see the winning designs

MICHIGAN, USA — The Michigan Department of State announced the winners of the state’s first-ever 'I Voted' sticker design contest. 

The nine winning designs will be available for clerks to order and give out to voters this fall as the state’s official 2024 presidential election stickers.  

“Congratulations to our winners in the state’s first 'I Voted' sticker design contest,” Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson said. “I was overwhelmed by the enthusiasm and creativity from the people of our great state. I encourage every eligible voter to make a plan now to have your voice heard, and feel proud to wear a sticker designed by a fellow Michigander.” 

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After the sticker design contest was launched by Secretary Benson in May, more than 480 designs were submitted and over 57,700 public votes were submitted. 

Three winning designs were selected from each separate category: elementary/middle school (grades K-8), high school (grades 9-12), and general entry (open to Michigan residents of all ages).  

Before the contest opened for a public vote, submissions were narrowed down to just 25 semifinalists from each entry category by members of the Michigan Collegiate Student Advisory Task Force.

"I would like to congratulate the finalists and express our gratitude to all the talented artists who submitted stickers for the competition," said Zena Aljilehawi, chair of the 2024 Collegiate Student Advisory Task Force. "We appreciate every submission and hope that the chosen stickers will bring a sense of fun and joy to the people of Michigan as they cast their ballots in November."

Winning contestants are listed below:   

Elementary/Middle School 

1. Jane Hynous, Grosse Pointe - student at Brownell Middle School
2. Gabby Warner, Rockford
3. Katelyn Stouffer-Hopkins, Lansing

High School 

1. Olivia Smiertka, Holly - student at Holly High School
2. Michelle Lekhtman, West Bloomfield - student at West Bloomfield High School
3. Andrew Brasher, Saint Louis - student at Alma High School

General 

1. Kelsey Winiarski, Livonia  
2. Breanna Tanner, Grand Rapids 
3. Madelyn VerVaecke, Livonia 

For more information about voting and elections in Michigan, click HERE.  

See the nine winning designs below:

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