Created by Jane Hynous of Grosse Pointe, a student at Brownell Middle School. | Michigan Secretary of State
As the November election looms, Michigan voters can rest easy knowing the results have already been tallied in another important vote: the designs for the state’s “I Voted” stickers.
After launching Michigan’s first “I Voted” sticker design contest in May, more than 480 designs were submitted, before members of the Michigan Collegiate Student Advisory Task Force narrowed it down to 25 designs for the public to vote on.
With more than 57,700 public votes cast for the winners, nine designs were selected across three categories: elementary/middle school or grades K-8, high school or grades 9-12 and general entry, which was open to submissions from Michiganders of all ages. The stickers will be available for clerks to order and give to voters this fall as the state’s official stickers for the 2024 Presidential Election.
““I was overwhelmed by the enthusiasm and creativity from the people of our great state. Now, let’s use the same energy in casting a vote this November. I encourage every eligible voter to make a plan now to have your voice heard — vote with an absentee ballot, at an early voting site, or on Election Day — and feel proud to wear a sticker designed by a fellow Michigander,” Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson said in a statement.
Here is the list of the creators alongside their winning designs:
Elementary/middle school
Jane Hynous of Grosse Pointe, student at Brownell Middle School:
Created by Jane Hynous of Grosse Pointe, a student at Brownell Middle School. | Michigan Secretary of State
Gabby Warner of Rockford:
Created by Gabby Warner of Rockford. | Michigan Secretary of State
Katelyn Stouffer-Hopkins of Lansing:
Created by Katelyn Stouffer-Hopkins of Lansing. | Michigan Secretary of State
High school
Olivia Smiertka of Holly, student at Holly High School:
Created by Olivia Smiertka of Holly, a student at Holly High School. | Michigan Secretary of State
Michelle Lekhtman of West Bloomfield, student at West Bloomfield High School:
Created by Michelle Lekhtman of West Bloomfield, a student at West Bloomfield High School. | Michigan Secretary of State
Andrew Brasher of Saint Louis, student at Alma High School:
Created by Andrew Brasher of Saint Louis, a student at Alma High School. | Michigan Secretary of State
General
Kelsey Winiarski of Livonia:
Created by Kelsey Winiarski of Livonia. | Michigan Secretary of State
Breanna Tanner of Grand Rapids:
Created by Breanna Tanner of Grand Rapids. | Michigan Secretary of State
Madelyn VerVaecke of Livonia:
Created by Madelyn VerVaecke of Livonia. | Michigan Secretary of State
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