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Yahoo
27-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Wyandotte County announces winner for ‘I Voted' sticker contest
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Wyandotte County Election Office has announced the winning design for the first-ever 'I Voted' sticker design contest. The design was created by . It will be featured as the official 'I Voted' sticker and distributed to thousands of voters throughout Wyandotte County during the 2025 election cycle. View the latest Weather Alerts in the Kansas City region on FOX4 The design contest was for Wyandotte County middle and high school students. 'We believe this contest will not only inspire students to engage in the democratic process but will also give them an opportunity to learn more about elections and civic responsibility—planting the seeds for future voters,' said Wyandotte County Election Commissioner Michael Abbott. The election office said that due to the success of the contest, it plans to host the contest again next year. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Last call for entries into Tioga County's ‘I Voted' Sticker Contest
TIOGA COUNTY, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – Time is running out for young Tioga County residents to submit their entries for the 'I Voted' Sticker Contest. The Tioga County Board of Elections is reminding young artists that the deadline to submit their applications to the contest is May 30. Any young person between the ages of 5 and 18 who resides in Tioga County can participate. Participants are asked to create a unique image or logo for a two-inch sticker that will be distributed at the general election in November, as well as at subsequent elections. Entries must contain the phrase 'I Voted' somewhere in the design. The Tioga County Election Commissioners will select the top three designs from each of the three age groups: 5-9, 10-13, and 14-18. The finalists will be presented to the Tioga County Legislature, which will determine the winners. One winner from each age group will be selected. Winners will be awarded at the Regular Legislative Meeting on July 15. The custom stickers will be handed out to Tioga County voters beginning with the November 4 general election. 'This is a great chance for our kids and teens to share some of their amazing creativity with their community, and also to engage with our electoral process,' said James Wahls, Tioga County Election Commissioner. Entries are due no later than May 30 along with the participant's Entry Form. For participation rules and to obtain an Entry Form, visit the Board of Elections department page at Local 2025-2026 school budget & election results Last call for entries into Tioga County's 'I Voted' Sticker Contest NY lawmakers push AI safety bills Elementary students join Mayor Kraham for first carousel ride of the season Local Rotary Clubs prepare for Band Organ Rally and Carousel Festival Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Mesa County Elections announce ‘I Voted' sticker winners
MESA COUNTY, Colo. (KREX) – Four area students will have their drawings on 'I Voted' stickers in this year's election as Mesa County Elections announced the winners of the second annual contest. This year's winners were fifth-grader Kate from Messiah Lutheran Church and School, fifth-grader Jessica from Thunder Mountain Elementary, Redlands Middle School eighth-grader Layla and seventh-grader Jacob from Independence Academy Charter School. The competition allowed kids – grades first through 12 – to show off their creativity and create civic pride and community engagement. 'We are thrilled to see the passion and talent of the youth in our neighborhood shine a light on the importance of civic engagement for the second year in a row,' Mesa County Clerk and Recorder Bobbie Gross said in a news release. 'We look forward to seeing our community members proudly wear these beautiful 'I Voted' stickers in the 2025 election season.' There were around 96 submissions for this year's contest. Mesa County Clerk and Recorder's Office employees evaluated all the drawings before narrowing them down to 16. The community then selected the four winners through the county's website. The students were honored during the Mesa County Commissioners meeting Tuesday morning. The drawings can be seen down below: Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
KY Secretary of State Adams announces voting sticker contest
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams is inviting all Kentucky students to participate in the second annual 'I Voted' sticker contest. Officials say the contest is open to all students from kindergarten to twelfth grade. To enter, students need to send in their best design for an 'I Voted' sticker. The winning sticker design will be handed to voters in participating counties during the 2026 primary election. Arkansas and Indiana ask USDA to let them ban soda and candy from SNAP 'We saw great participation and creativity in our inaugural sticker contest last year,' said Adams. 'I am excited to see what Kentucky students will come up with this year.' Gov. Braun to welcome top Trump administration health officials Kennedy, Oz for announcement in Indy The Secretary of State's Office says interested students can submit their design here by May 23 at 5 p.m. Eastern Time. People are asked to include the student's name, school, address and phone number with the submission. To be considered, pictures must be original work and include the words 'I Voted.' Officials say people should upload the pictures in JPEG or PNG format. Secretary of State Michael Adams says the finalists will be chosen by his office to go on a ballot which will be voted on during the 2025 Kentucky State Fair. The top vote sticker's design will be printed on stickers and sent to interested county clerks to provide to voters in May 2026. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Chicago Tribune
28-03-2025
- Politics
- Chicago Tribune
Lake County Clerk warns businesses over voting incentive laws after reports
After reports of Lake County businesses offering free classes and food to customers bringing in their 'I Voted' stickers, the Lake County Clerk's Office warned that such incentives are a low-level felony. According to a release, the reports refer to businesses and organizations in the Waukegan and Round Lake areas. While promoting civic engagement and voter participation is 'important,' the release advised businesses and organizations to seek legal counsel to make sure they're within the law. 'While encouraging turnout is important, initiatives that condition benefits on proof of voting may inadvertently violate this law. Let's work together to support voter participation in ways that uphold election integrity and legal standards,' the release said. It's a Class 4 felony under Illinois law to knowingly give or promise to give anything of value to influence a person to vote or register to vote, or to influence a person to vote for or against any candidate or public question, the release said. Lake County Clerk Anthon Vega said the reports included offers like free meals or Zumba classes. However, he emphasized there is 'nuance' to what is considered an incentive, and he understood the law can be 'complex.' 'I fully believe they had good intentions and wanted to encourage civic participation,' Vega said. 'Ultimately, we want to make sure the business owners who have pure intentions are not penalized because someone filed a complaint.' He recalled a 2018 incident with the Field Museum, which was planning to offer free admission to those with an 'I Voted' sticker. When they were informed of the law, Vega said they instead pivoted to offering free admission to all Illinois residents on election day. If businesses want to encourage voting, they can hold specials or host events, but they can't require proof of voting, Vega said.
