Election Day is finally here, which means those who vote will receive the iconic "I voted" sticker to celebrate. There are various kinds of stickers available for Maricopa County voters, which makes voting all the more fun!
If you want to brag about voting today, here is a guide for the best "I voted" stickers for the 2024 election.
Honorable mention: Somewhere from Idaho
The sticker embraces the beloved shape of Idaho. The "V" is in the shape of a check mark because, duh.
Even though it's not a potato, it still fills the heart of Idahoans, and maybe some Arizonans.
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5. Phil the Ballot, white background
In case you missed it, the Maricopa County Elections Department's mascot is a ballot named "Phil the Ballot." And in case that went over your head, it's a play on words for "fill the ballot."
This sticker has a white background and shows Phil throwing a thumbs-up, specifically for you! His glasses, wacky little grin and silly hat put the fun in voting.
4. Navy "I VOTED"
Despite its simplicity, the design of this sticker is effective and sleek. The navy background against the stark white banner allows the red text to basically scream "I VOTED" at you. It is perfect if you want to let people know you indeed voted, all while staying stylish.
3. Gila Monster Voter
With its cute cartoon style, the "Gila Monster Voter" won runner-up in the Maricopa County Recorder's Office's Adult "I Voted" Sticker Contest.
The artist and Phoenix resident, Sarah Hurwitz, received nearly 700 votes for the perfectly adorable depiction of a Gila monster covered in its own stickers.
2. For a Brighter Tomorrow
The illustration for this sticker was done by Lauren Kneuss and captures the essence of a purple Arizona sunset. The cool tones make this sticker unique and offers an Arizona-forward option rather than the typical red, white and blues. It's also a phoenix. Because get it, Phoenix.
1. Phil the Ballot, specifically the red one
With an incredible difference from No. 5, Phil the Ballot — specifically the red one — creates a drastic contrast in people's emotions toward Election Day. The stark contradiction between the deep red and darker blue screams America. The "I VOTED" in a thick white font shines in the void of unsureness in everyone's life, but the boldness of the words brings the stability people truly need at this time.
But despite these distinct creative choices, Phil the Ballot is ultimately the star of the show. Phil the Ballot breaks barriers and influences people to vote. The personification of the ballot's eyes brings about a spiral of thoughts— 'How did my life come to this point?' 'How did I get here?' 'What could have happened if I hadn't made these decisions?'
However, we all end up in the same point — grasped within the hold of Phil the Ballot, feeling safe and secure in the decision America made today. So for the lucky voters who received Phil the Ballot with a red background, congratulations!
Dishonorable mention: Phil the Ballot, the yellow/orange one
We just don't like him.
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Edited by Andrew Dirst, Alysa Horton and Alexis Heichman.
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Senna is a sophomore studying journalism and mass communication with a minor in Spanish. This is her third semester with The State Press.
Natalia is a sophomore studying journalism and mass communication. This is her third semester with The State Press. She has also worked as a politics reporter.
