Johnson County’s ‘I Voted’ Sticker Contest

‘I Voted’ stickers have existed as a fun way for voters to show off their civic pride for upwards of 30 years. Now, you have the opportunity to have your own ‘I Voted’ sticker design in all voting precincts in Johnson County on Election Day, with the chance to see your creativity displayed on thousands of voters!

Eligibility
All residents of Johnson County and college students residing in Johnson County are eligible to enter this contest with the exception of employees of the Johnson County government. All ages are welcome to participate. There is an Adult (18 years and older) & Youth (17 years and younger) division in the contest. Participants under 18 will require a signature of a parent/guardian on the Submission Form.

Contest Schedule
Submission Period: April 1 – July 1
Panel Review: July 2-3
Top 5 Winners Announced: July 8
Public Voting Period: July 8-31
Winners Announced: August 3

Design Rules
1. Must include–but are not limited to–the words “I Voted”
2. Must be original artwork (no stock photos, borrowed images, or AI generated images)
3. Must be politically neutral
4. Must not include copyrighted, trademarked, or branded materials
5. Must not include obscene, violent, or defamatory images or words
6. Must be designed using our template or if submitted digitally, must be a 2” diameter circle and must be a .png or .jpeg file

How to Enter
If you want to draw your design by hand, you can use our template to design your ‘I Voted’ sticker. Templates can be found on our website, picked up at the Auditor’s Office or mailed to you upon request. If you want to create your design digitally, the file must be a 2” diameter circle and must be submitted as a .png or .jpeg file.

Submissions must include the Submission Form to be considered, which can be found on our website or be picked up at the Auditor’s Office or mailed to you upon your request.

There are two age divisions for this contest, an Adult (18 years and older) & Youth (17 years and younger) division. Five finalists will be chosen from each category and a winner from each category will be chosen.

Submissions will be accepted through email, in-person, or by mail.

To enter through email: Email your completed design and Submission Form and email it to [email protected].

To enter through mail: Mail your completed design and Submission Form to 913 S. Dubuque St., Iowa City, Iowa, 52240. To be accepted, submissions must arrive by 5 pm on July 1.

To enter in-person: Bring your completed design and Submission Form to the Auditor’s Office at 913 S. Dubuque St., Iowa City, Iowa, 52240 by 5 pm on July 1.

For more information on the contest, please visit our website at johnsoncountyiowa.gov/2026-i-voted-sticker-contest or contact the Johnson County Elections Office at 319-356-6004 or [email protected].