2024 - Winner for Distinguished Voter Education and Communications Initiatives

To enhance voter communication and community engagement, Dubuque County Elections partnered with local schools to feature student artwork promoting voting on the windows of their new ground-level office. All elementary schools in the county were invited to participate, and twoResurrection Elementary and St. Columbkilleresponded. Third and fourth graders created drawings centered on themes like the word vote, the American flag, or the courthouse. The displays served not only to decorate the new space but also to spark meaningful conversations about voting among students, their families, and the broader community. The initiative created a visual connection to the democratic process, with thousands of voters enjoying the artwork over the course of the General Election. This collaboration encouraged early voting, fostered civic curiosity in young students, and built trust among community stakeholders. By engaging schools and families in the voting process in a positive, nonpartisan way, Dubuque County Elections opened new lines of communication with voters and laid the foundation for long-term civic engagement.