Next year, Erie County voters will receive an “I Voted” sticker designed by a local student, thanks to a new contest announced by the Erie County Departments of Elections and Voter Registration. The initiative invites all Erie County students in grades 9–12 to submit original sticker designs for use in the 2026 Primary and General Elections.
The contest will feature two rounds. Round One includes the Elections “I Voted” Sticker Committee will review all submissions and select the top 10 designs. Round Two where the public will vote online to choose the winning design. The winner will be announced on February 10, 2026.
The contest is open to public, private, charter, and home-schooled students in Erie County, grades 9–12. Students may submit up to two entries, each with a title. Designs must include the phrase “I Voted” on a 2-inch round sticker, be original artwork, and remain nonpartisan and appropriate for general audiences. No copyrighted images, political references, or individual likenesses are allowed.
The deadline for the sticker January 9, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. which is the extended deadline that was recently updated.
Entries must be submitted electronically with a completed form, release, and parent/guardian consent for students under 18. Submit entries at eriecountycouncilpa.gov/i-voted-sticker-contest.
The winning design will be printed and distributed to voters during the 2026 elections, giving students a unique opportunity to leave their mark on Erie County’s democratic process.