The History Behind the 'I Voted' Sticker

The history behind the 'I voted' sticker

The red, white and blue sticker was initially created to encourage voter turnout but evolved into a badge of civic pride.

The Badge of Honor: ‘I Voted’ Sticker

When millions of Americans cast their ballots on Tuesday, Nov. 3, for the midterm elections, many will leave their polling sites with a small badge of honor: an “I Voted” sticker.   From its historical origins to its modern social media use, the small display serves as a public show of civic duty and helps to raise awareness in others to participate in civic engagement and vote.   One of the stickers voters may receive is the iconic oval shaped …