The history behind the ‘I voted’ sticker

Published November 4, 2024 5:00am ET



As people head to the polls for the 2024 election, a simple sticker will be given to symbolize their participation in their civic duty. 

No matter the state, millions of people in the United States will don the “I Voted” sticker on their chest on Election Day, an accessory that can likely be traced to the late 1980s.

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