MICHIGAN, USA — Michigan residents, it's time for the big vote—and no, we're not talking about the upcoming presidential election.
It's time for the first-ever public 'I Voted' sticker competition in the state.
The stickers will be handed out at the November 2024 election. The competition, launched in May by Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, allowed students enrolled in Michigan schools and residents the chance to submit for the competition.
“Thank you to all of the Michigan students and residents who created a design for our state’s first ‘I Voted’ sticker contest,” said Secretary Benson. “Every Michigan voter should walk out of the polls with pride, knowing that their voice has been heard. Now, we can share that pride in our democracy with a sticker designed by some of our state’s talented and creative artists.”
More than 480 people submitted for the contest. The Michigan Collegiate Student Advisory Task Force decided on the 25 semifinalists in each category: elementary/middle school, high school and general, which was open to residents of any age.
Three winning designs will be selected from each separate category. Those stickers will be available for local clerks to order for their polling locations.
West Michigan is representing in the competition. In the elementary/middle school category, you can find these hometown heroes:
- Hailey Hue of Rockford, Michigan. Student at East Rockford Middle School.
- Haden Burrell of Hesperia, Michigan. Student at Hesperia Community Schools.
- Gabby Warner of Rockford, Michigan.
- Mikayla Yeaw of Wyoming, Michigan.
In high school, there are these competitors from our region:
- Evalyna Mei of Kentwood, Michigan. Student at East Kentwood High School.
- Lucas Barker of Richland, Michigan. Student at Gull Lake Community Schools.
- Rylee Fraaza of Richland, Michigan. Student at Gull Lake High School.
- Kaylee Kourakis of Augusta, Michigan. Student at Gull Lake High School.
In the general category, we have the following artists:
- Patrick Rogers of Ada (first submission), Michigan.
- Hannah Howery of Grand Rapids, Michigan.
- Janette Scott-Lucas of Kalamazoo, Michigan.
- Lydia Ellison of Sranac, Michigan.
- Kerri Neymeiyer of Howard City, Michigan.
- MaKayla Burns of Rockford, Michigan (first submission).
- Carissa Smith of Grandville, Michigan.
- Breanna Tanner of Grand Rapids, Michigan.
- Patrick Rogers of Ada, Michigan (second submission).
- MaKayla Burns of Rockford, Michigan (second submission).
Place your vote here.
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