Macomb County student’s photo named finalist for Michigan’s ‘I Voted’ sticker contest – Macomb Daily

The painting was designed by Madeline Lee of Sterling Heights, a junior at Grissom Middle School. (PHOTO PROVIDED BY THE MICHIGAN SECRETARY OF STATE)

A Sterling Heights High School student has been named a finalist in the state’s first-ever “I Voted” sticker contest.

Madeline Lee of Grissom Middle School submitted a design depicting the Lower Peninsula of Michigan in red and white stripes, as well as the blue Upper Peninsula.

Under the glove-shaped image there is an inscription: “I voted.”

The competition was announced in May by Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and its goal is to develop a final draft for the state’s official presidential election in 2024.

“Every Michigan voter should leave the polls proud to know their voice has been heard,” Benson said in a press release. “Now we can share that pride in our democracy with a sticker designed by some of our state’s talented and creative artists.”

From more than 480 entries, 25 semifinalists in each category were selected by members of the Michigan Collegiate Student Advisory Task Force, who came up with the idea for the sticker contest, organization officials said.

Three winning projects will be selected in each category: K-8, high school (grades 9-12), and general competition (open to Michigan residents of all ages).

The winning designs will be available for order from local officials before the November elections.

Public voting is now underway and will run until Wednesday, July 31 at 11:59 p.m. Voters can choose their three favorite stickers in each category.

Winners will be announced in August and will receive special recognition from Benson’s office. To vote, visit the form linked here.