Americans hold the responsibility and privilege to shape our communities, state, and country. The North Dakota Office of the Secretary of State’s new civic engagement initiative seeks to empower citizens by encouraging them to get involved and participate in decisions that impact them, their families, and neighbors.
Whether it's casting a ballot, participating in a public forum, or simply staying informed about issues and policies, every action can make an impact. Elections will be a core focus of the new civic engagement initiative since it is a simple, yet powerful, way for people to choose who represents them and weigh in on decisions that appear as ballot measures. The initiative will provide information and resources about how elections are run, the importance of making a plan to vote, and opportunities to volunteer in the election process.
"I Voted" - More than Just a Sticker Design Contest
To kick off the civic engagement initiative, North Dakotans were invited to become part of our state’s election history by helping to design a new voting sticker.
Contest Timeline
September 15 - November 15, 2025
- Submission Period
December 2025
- Preliminary judging with top designs selected
- Finalists notified by phone and/or e-mail address provided in the contest entry form
January 2026
- North Dakotans will get to vote on the winning design
March 2026
- Winner/s notified by phone and/or e-mail address provided on contest entry form
- Winner/s officially announced at a special unveiling ceremony in Bismarck, ND