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- "The County Election," 1854 - Reforms in most states expanded the American electorate in the mid-nineteenth century. By 1840, nearly 80 percent of adult white males headed eagerly to the polls. Election day could be an unruly affair, with candidates and campaigners soliciting support at polling locations. Votes were often cast by voice or paper ballot and recorded -- in public -- by local officials.
- 1850-1854
- Collections - Artifact
"The County Election," 1854
Reforms in most states expanded the American electorate in the mid-nineteenth century. By 1840, nearly 80 percent of adult white males headed eagerly to the polls. Election day could be an unruly affair, with candidates and campaigners soliciting support at polling locations. Votes were often cast by voice or paper ballot and recorded -- in public -- by local officials.
- Sheet of 12 Michigan "I Voted" Stickers, 2024 - In 2024, the Michigan Secretary of State held an "I Voted" sticker design contest. That September, Secretary Jocelyn Benson announced the winners from each of three artist groups: Elementary/Middle School, High School, and General. Designs included a werewolf, lighthouse, rainbow trout, and the simple statement "I voted yay." The nine winning designs were available to voters for the 2024 November election.
- 2024
- Collections - Artifact
Sheet of 12 Michigan "I Voted" Stickers, 2024
In 2024, the Michigan Secretary of State held an "I Voted" sticker design contest. That September, Secretary Jocelyn Benson announced the winners from each of three artist groups: Elementary/Middle School, High School, and General. Designs included a werewolf, lighthouse, rainbow trout, and the simple statement "I voted yay." The nine winning designs were available to voters for the 2024 November election.