Indiana Secretary of State’s office hosts ‘I Voted’ sticker contest for Indiana youth

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana youth will have the opportunity to design the sticker that Hoosiers receive when they vote in November.

Officials with the Indiana Secretary of State’s office announced on Thursday that it will host an “I Voted” sticker contest for Indiana children so they can be a part of the election process. A news release from the office said that the contest “encourages creativity and civic engagement” by designing stickers handed out to voters in November’s general election.

The release said the competition will be divided into three groups based on grade level: Kindergarten through third grade, fourth grade through eighth grade, and ninth grade through 12th grade.

“Our “I Voted” sticker is a symbol of pride for young Hoosiers to get involved in the election process,” Diego Morales, the Indiana Secretary of State, said in the release “By inviting children to design stickers, we’re not only encouraging their creativity, also helping them learn about the importance of voting and civic engagement at a young age. I encourage parents and teachers to spread the word about the contest.  I can’t wait to see the sticker designs Hoosier kids create!”

The deadline for students to participate in the contest is Sept. 30 and only one entry per student is permitted. Participants in the contest are able to submit their design via email ( sticker@sos.in.gov ) or by sending an official entry by mail to:

Indiana Secretary of State

I Voted Sticker Competition

200 W. Washington Street, Room 201

Indianapolis, IN 46204

Submissions will be judged by a panel, including agency staff as well as Morales’ wife, an artist and supporter of youth engagement. The first place winning design from each grade level will be featured on stickers distributed on Election Day, which is Nov. 5. Winners will also be invited to meet Morales.

Second and third place winners will receive social media recognition and be featured on the Indiana Secretary of State’s website. All winners will also receive a certificate, the release said.

For more details, and rules regarding the contest, to to the Indiana Secretary of State’s website .

According to the Indiana Secretary of State’s office, Hoosiers are able to register to vote for the 2024 General Election through Oct. 7. For more information on how Indiana residents are able to register to vote, click here .

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