- Today
- Holidays
- Birthdays
- Reminders
- Cities
- Atlanta
- Austin
- Baltimore
- Berwyn
- Beverly Hills
- Birmingham
- Boston
- Brooklyn
- Buffalo
- Charlotte
- Chicago
- Cincinnati
- Cleveland
- Columbus
- Dallas
- Denver
- Detroit
- Fort Worth
- Houston
- Indianapolis
- Knoxville
- Las Vegas
- Los Angeles
- Louisville
- Madison
- Memphis
- Miami
- Milwaukee
- Minneapolis
- Nashville
- New Orleans
- New York
- Omaha
- Orlando
- Philadelphia
- Phoenix
- Pittsburgh
- Portland
- Raleigh
- Richmond
- Rutherford
- Sacramento
- Salt Lake City
- San Antonio
- San Diego
- San Francisco
- San Jose
- Seattle
- Tampa
- Tucson
- Washington
Raleigh Today
By the People, for the People
Local Artist Finalist in 'I Voted' Sticker Contest
WOAY interviews young West Virginia artist whose design could be on every ballot in the state.
Published on Feb. 20, 2026
Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›
WOAY, a local news station in West Virginia, interviewed one of the finalists in a statewide contest to design the official 'I Voted' sticker that will be distributed at polling places across the state. The artist, a young resident of Raleigh County, has gained attention for her creative and eye-catching design that could end up on millions of ballots.
Why it matters
The 'I Voted' sticker is an iconic part of the election process, serving as a badge of civic pride for those who participate. Having a locally-designed sticker that reflects the state's culture and values could boost voter turnout and pride, especially among younger and first-time voters.
The details
The artist, whose name was not disclosed, was selected as a finalist in the statewide contest to design the official 'I Voted' sticker for the next election cycle in West Virginia. Her design, which features a creative and colorful interpretation of the state's natural landscapes, was chosen from hundreds of submissions. The winner will be announced in the coming weeks, with the selected design distributed to polling places across West Virginia.
- The 'I Voted' sticker contest was launched in January 2026.
- The winner will be announced in the next few weeks.
The players
Raleigh County Artist
A young artist from Raleigh County, West Virginia who was selected as a finalist in the statewide 'I Voted' sticker design contest.
What’s next
The winner of the 'I Voted' sticker contest will be announced in the coming weeks, with the selected design distributed to polling places across West Virginia in time for the next election cycle.
The takeaway
This contest highlights the creative talent within West Virginia and the state's efforts to engage citizens, especially younger voters, in the electoral process through unique and locally-inspired designs.
