I Voted Sticker Design Contest

For the first time, the North Dakota Office of the Secretary of State held a contest to select a new “I Voted” sticker for the state. Haylee Senger from Bottineau submitted the winning “You Betcha I Voted” sticker design, which debuted at the polls during the 2026 Primary Election on June 9. Red circle with blue and white North Dakota state outline in center. Text is You Betcha I Voted and the B in betcha is a thumbs up.

The "I Voted - More Than Just a Sticker” statewide design contest invited North Dakotans of all ages to create the next official "I Voted" sticker. Designs were submitted by 478 artists of all ages and skill levels from all corners of the state. Four finalists were selected and then 4,792 North Dakotans voted to decide the winner.

The contest is part of the Office of the Secretary of State's efforts to encourage North Dakotans to become more civically involved in decisions that impact them, their families, and neighbors. 

"This contest represents more than just designing a sticker – it was a way for North Dakotans to become part of our state's election history." - Secretary of State Michael Howe

Haylee Senger and Secretary of State Michael Howe standing next to a framed image of Haylee's winning sticker design.
Haylee Senger from Bottineau and North Dakota Secretary of State Michael Howe stand next to the winning "I Voted" sticker, which Senger designed. It will make its debut during the June 9 Primary Election.

“I thought it was so cool that they were having a contest and that anybody and everybody could enter. My coworker and I were spitballing ideas, and I thought of the Midwestern slogan, You Betcha. And I thought, You Betcha, I Voted. And a couple of days later I started designing it and it just came to life.” - Haylee Senger

2026 Unveiling Video

"The tone of the sticker is upbeat and fun. Elections are competitions of ideas and candidates and personalities. But the actual process and participation should be fun. In the United States we are so lucky, we get to decide our leaders. Our leaders are our friends, our neighbors, our family. And people should have fun participating in democracy and this new sticker embodies all of that.” - Secretary of State Michael Howe

2026 Finalist Designs

I was impressed by the number of entries we received and the variety of designs. It was a true reflection of creativity and civic pride from across our state." - Secretary of State Michael Howe

North Dakota State Capitol tower with the windows forming a checkmark. Red, white, and blue colors with "I Voted" beside the Capitol building.

Artist: Angela Morford (Mandan)

Blue sky with clouds. Green grass with a prairie dog standing on its hind legs. I Voted text in red and blue.

Artist: Attley Greenfield (Lignite)

Red and blue watercolors background with outline of state of North Dakota. I Voted text is in the outline.

Artist: Amber Dirk (Mandan)

 

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