It’s Time to Vote! Milwaukee Election Commission and Milwaukee Public Schools Announce Finalists for the “I Voted Early” Sticker Design Contest

MILWAUKEE, Wis. — November 17, 2025 — The City of Milwaukee Election Commission (MEC), in partnership with Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS), is excited to announce the top finalists for the inaugural “I Voted Early” Sticker Design Contest.

Milwaukee residents are now invited to cast their votes to help select the winning designs that will become the official “I Voted Early” stickers for the City of Milwaukee’s 2026–2027 election season.

From more than 400 creative submissions, four finalists from each category have been selected by a panel of judges: Kindergarten to 3rd Grade, 4th to 7th Grade, 8th to 12th Grade, and Adults (18+).

Public voting opens November 17 and runs through December 17, 2025. Voting is open to all Milwaukee residents and can be completed online by visiting www.milwaukee.gov/election.

“We’ve been delighted by the enthusiasm of our community. It’s an exciting inaugural program that highlights the creativity of our students and families at MPS,” said Paulina Gutiérrez, Executive Director of the Milwaukee Election Commission. “These designs reflect the civic pride, imagination, and diversity of Milwaukee. Now it’s your turn to help choose the stickers that will inspire voters citywide during the upcoming elections.”

MPS Superintendent Dr. Brenda Cassellius added, “Our students and families have shown such excitement in connecting art and democracy. This next step—voting on the finalists—is another opportunity to celebrate civic engagement and show that every vote truly counts.”

Winning designs will be announced in January 2026 and printed as 2-inch round stickers to be distributed at all early voting locations during the 2026 and 2027 elections.

For full details, to view the finalist designs, and to cast your vote, visit www.milwaukee.gov/election or follow the Milwaukee Election Commission on social media.

Key dates for the 2026–2027 election cycle include:

• Spring Primary: February 17, 2026
• Spring Election: April 7, 2026
• Partisan Primary: August 11, 2026
• General Election: November 3, 2026
• Spring Primary: February 16, 2027
• Spring Election: April 6, 2027

About the Milwaukee Election Commission
The Milwaukee Election Commission is dedicated to ensuring secure, fair, and accessible elections for all residents. The MEC administers all elections for the City of Milwaukee, which includes overseeing Election Day voting and Central Count, poll worker recruitment and training, vote by mail, early voting, voter registration and engagement.

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.