7 Ways to Use Stickers During Elections in 2024
It’s no secret that 2024 will be a big year for voting in major elections. But what you might not realize is how many small and mid-size elections, school elections, local elections, and mock elections will take place between now and next November.
Are you a campaign manager or an educator? Or maybe you’re running for office yourself? If you’re facing an upcoming election, you might wonder what you can do to engage with your community, spread awareness, and share what your platform is about. You might be surprised by the advice we have: stickers and labels are an effective way to do all three!
Stickers and labels can play a pivotal role in promoting civic engagement, candidate recognition, and connecting with voters. In this non-biased guide, we’ll explore the various types of stickers and labels that can make your campaign more engaging and effective.
1. Promote Civic Engagement with “I Voted” Stickers
While the origin of the ‘I Voted’ sticker is debatable, the reason behind the stickers stemmed from a desire to promote civic engagement amongst voters. These stickers serve as reminders to others to remember to vote, general motivation to participate in elections, and overall celebrate the ability to vote in the first place.
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2. Bumper Stickers as Mobile Campaign Billboards
Bumper stickers are probably one of the most popular items people opt for when using stickers as part of their campaign strategy, and for good reason. Bumper stickers are like mobile billboards that spread your message wherever your supporters drive.
Not a designer? No problem! Bumper stickers are some of the easiest stickers you can create, thanks to easy-to-use tools like customizable design templates.
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Red and Blue
Vote Yes
Stars and Stripes
3. Customize Your Campaign with Roll Labels
Campaign roll labels not only make ordering in massive quantities affordable, but they are also versatile and customizable. Customized roll labels are ideal for various promotional needs: alternatives to individually cut ‘I Voted’ stickers, election day reminders, to indicate poll workers on election day, and designs showing support for specific candidates.
Are you an educator? Ordering roll labels instead of individually cut stickers can be much more cost-effective, especially if you are running multiple mock or class elections at once! And don’t forget to share your 501(c)(3) information at check-out!
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4. Connect Voters to Candidates Through Stickers
Connecting voters to candidates through stickers is a great way to build a sense of community. Consider creating stickers that highlight a candidate’s stance on a certain issue, or possibly using QR code stickers as a way to gather information, like email addresses, mailing addresses, or even channel funds to your campaign.
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5. Engage Kids (and Parents) with Stickers
Trying to explain why voting matters to your students? Mock elections or holding elections for class or school president are great ways to engage kids and help them understand the importance of and how voting works! Hold a contest for kids to create the “I Voted” sticker you hand out, or recruit the help of a parent volunteer to create a batch of stickers for each class running an election.
Stickers are a great (and easy) way for parents to join in on the fun and show their support for their favorite candidate!
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6. Express Gratitude with Thank You Stickers
Whether you are running for the school board or as the class president, thanking your supporters is important. Hand out stickers as a way to say thank you for showing support. You can also add a personal touch and show your appreciation with customized thank you stickers that fit your brand and campaign messaging. This can also be a fun way to add personality and authenticity to a campaign of any size!
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7. Don’t Forget About Campaign Compliance, Ethics, and Regulations Regarding Stickers
From class elections to local ones at the city or state level, campaigns must adhere to compliance requirements and legal regulations, which can vary by location. Some city ordinances even ban the use of ‘I Voted’ stickers, so it’s essential to be aware of the rules in your area or at your school.
Stickers and labels are powerful tools for engaging voters and promoting candidates, particularly in local and school elections. As you dive into the world of politics, remember it’s not just about winning; it’s about engaging and connecting with the community.
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