Colorado - Denver Elections Division
Program Title
Artful Civic Engagement: "I Voted" Sticker Design Competition in Denver Jails
Program Summary
The Denver Elections Division's (DED) Confined Voting Program conducted an "I Voted" sticker design competition aimed at promoting civic engagement among incarcerated individuals by providing a platform for participation in the electoral process. This initiative recognized the significance of fostering a sense of purpose and community for individuals navigating the justice system. Through collaborative efforts with city and community partners, the competition highlighted the important role of civic rights and responsibilities and resulted in two unique and vibrant designs appearing in the November 2024 general election mail ballot packets. The programs low cost, sustainable nature, and replicability across jurisdictions underscored its potential as a model for future initiatives. One winning design features the Colorado flag on a prominent yellow background with I voted 2024 written across the flags stripes. The D in voted is a stylized image of a brick-red building with a sun and purple mountains. Another winning design features a sunset with purple mountains above a grassy plain. I voted is sketched in fading black with a yellow flower forming the o. The Colorado flag, affixed to a curving flagpole, flies above the mountain range.