The “I Voted” stickers for Jefferson County will take on a different look heading into the 2024 election thanks to the efforts of local artists who interpreted what it means to participate in democracy.
The Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder’s Office held a contest for the new sticker design last year and recently announced three winners.
The contest drew entries from all over the county for its theme, “I Voted/Yo Voté.” The winning entries reflect a diverse community, according to Amand Gonzalez, with the clerk’s office.
“Jeffco is increasingly diverse thanks to the culture, languages, and experiences that make up our towns and neighborhoods,” said Gonzalez. “Yet, (we are) united in our dedication to celebrating and strengthening our democracy.
There were three categories – adults over 18, 18 and under, and the “future voter” category for artists under 13. The winners, in order, are:
- Alexis Nicole of Littleton, a Metropolitan State University of Denver student and artist who submitted an abstract colorful mountain design.
- Ethan Brill, an 8th grader at Rocky Mountain Academy of Evergreen who submitted a Columbine/Red Rocks design.
- Lexi Diaz, a 3rd grader in Lakewood at Dennison Elementary who submitted a red, white, and blue stars design.
The winners were selected by a panel of experts who chose the best stickers from each category. Then, the public voted to choose one winner per category.
“I’m so thrilled with the selections the Jeffco community made for our new voting stickers. They represent three totally different inspirations and viewpoints, but each speaks to the heart of our collective values and the pride we have to live where we do,” Gonzalez said.
The “I Voted” sticker is on every mailed ballot. The sticker is also given out at voting centers for those who vote in person as well. The “future voter” sticker will be printed and handed out to kids at community events and voting centers.
The stickers from the youth and adult categories will be printed and placed in about 430,000 ballots mailed out for each election this year. This includes the state primary in June and the general election in November. Each voter will get one sticker per ballot.
“Election after election, our voters turn out at higher rates, so I expect our new I Voted stickers will get a lot of use,” Gonzalez said. “A big thank you and congratulations to our winning artists who gifted all of us these beautiful new symbols of civic pride.”For more information on the stickers and on the elections in Jefferson County, go to JeffCo.US.
Credit: Photo courtesy Jeffco Clerk and Recorder
Credit: Photo courtesy Jeffco Clerk and Recorder
Credit: Photo courtesy Jeffco Clerk and Recorder
Credit: Photo courtesy Jeffco Clerk and Recorder
