Allegheny County Elections Announces First “I Voted” Sticker Contest

Published on October 21, 2024

Submissions open to Allegheny County students grades 9-12 through December 20, 2024

PITTSBURGH – October 21, 2024 – The Allegheny County Elections Division announced today the county is now accepting entries for its first “I Voted” sticker contest. The contest is open to all students residing in Allegheny County, enrolled in grades 9-12.  

All entries must be submitted electronically no later than December 20, 2024, at 11:59 pm. Designs must contain the phrase “I Voted” on a 2-inch circular design, be nonpartisan, and must not include any copyright images or trademarks. Students under 18 must have a parent or guardian’s consent.   

“With all the attention on elections this year, it is the perfect time to launch a sticker contest to get people excited to vote in 2025 as well. We can’t wait to see what instantly iconic ‘I Voted’ designs the students of Allegheny County come up with. Artists should tap into their creativity and love of democracy and show us what they’ve got,” said County Executive Innamorato.  

Councilmember Bethany Hallam said: “This is a fun way to engage our youth and get them excited about voting early! It not only sparks their enthusiasm for our electoral process, but also showcases their wit and creativity. I’m so excited to see what they come up with!”  

The Top 10 selected entries will be open for public voting from January 6 to January 27, 2025. The winning sticker design will be available for the 2025 elections. 

For a full list of contest rules and to submit a design, visit alleghenycounty.us/stickercontest   

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