Colorado - Mesa County Elections Department
Program Title
Mesa County Elections 2024 Sticker Contest
Program Summary
Mesa Countys "I Voted" Sticker Contest engaged students in grades 1-12 to creatively design a symbol representing the 2024 election season. The county enlisted the help of art teachers, high school liaisons, and the school district, and promoted the contest through newsletters, web posts, and local news outlets. The competition was designed to educate students on the importance of voting and to inspire community engagement, unity, and pride. In 2024, there were 146 submissions, including 133 from elementary students. The Election Department selected finalists, and the community voted on them. One winning design showcases a bright yellow sunrise over a mesa, with the words I Voted Colorado in black. Another depicts blue mountains under a yellow sun, surrounded by greenery, with the bright yellow and red of Colorados flag forming the ground. At the bottom, "I Voted" appears in black above an American flag and "2024" in red, white, and blue. A third winning sticker features an artistic rendition of ripe Palisade peaches and pink peach flowers, with a peach tree in the background and the words I Voted in black at the bottom. The last design presents a vibrant red and yellow sunset over the mountains, with water in the foreground and the words I Voted in black to the side of the mountains.