Future Voter Sticker Contest

Contest Guidelines

The Monterey County Elections Department is pleased to host a “Future Voter” sticker contest for students attending schools in our community. This contest is meant to encourage and promote both civic engagement and creativity among local youth. The winners will receive recognition from the County of Monterey Board of Supervisors and the Monterey County Elections Department. Additionally, winners will have their sticker design printed and made available at outreach events.

Two winners will be selected, one from each age category:

• Kids aged 12 and under

• Middle School and High School Students aged 13-18

Rules and Restrictions

• You must incorporate the words “Future Voter” in your design.

• The design must include at least 1 aspect that represents Monterey County. Please do not use landmarks that clearly represent other counties (i.e. the Golden Gate Bridge is San Francisco County, the Hollywood Sign is Los Angeles County, etc.) 

• Only students enrolled in Monterey County schools are eligible to participate in this contest. You must also fall into one of the two age categories to participate. 

• One submission per person. You may not collaborate with another artist.

• Your work must be completely original.

• The use of artificial intelligence, tracing, clip art, stock images, collages and intellectual property owned by a 3rd party are NOT allowed.

• The design must be nonpartisan in nature and may not make political references. It must generally be appropriate for use by a local government office (profanity, violence, etc. are not acceptable elements). 

• All artists must complete a Permission and Consent form. Artists under 18 must have their parent/guardian complete the form.

• Our office must receive your sticker design by May 1, 2026.

Traditional Artists

Your sticker design must fit within the circle provided on the design worksheet. Anything outside of the circle may be cut off. You may use any media of drawing as long as it does not violate any of the rules and restrictions.

Physical submissions may be mailed to PO Box 4400 Salinas, CA 93912 or dropped off in person at 1441 Schilling Place - North Building, Salinas, CA 93901

Digital Artists

Your sticker must be drawn within a circle that has a 1.5-inch diameter using a minimum of 300 DPI. Digital files cannot exceed 25mb and must be sent as a PNG, JPG or PDF. 

You may email digital submissions to MCE.Outreach@countyofmonterey.gov

Required Documents for Submission

• PDF Consent Form

• PDF Sticker Design Worksheet (Digital artists must still submit this document)

• Email with file of sticker design (Digital artists only)

All documents and art submissions must be received by May 1, 2026.

For questions, please email MCE.Outreach@countyofmonterey.gov or call 831-796-1499

Flyers and Social Media for Public Use

PDF Future Voter Contest Flyer
PNG Social Media Post
PDF Sticker Contest Guidelines