Charlotte woman created the iconic ‘I Voted’ sticker to inspire voters

WBTV reported that the widely recognized ‘I Voted’ sticker, given to voters after casting ballots, was created by Janet Boudreau, a woman from Charlotte who owned an election supply company in 1987.

Boudreau was inspired to design the sticker after seeing a local county in Washington state handing out a plain black-and-white sticker on Election Day, which she found uninspiring.

She created a new design featuring a waving flag in red and blue colors, which began in a few counties and quickly spread nationwide, becoming a symbol of civic pride.

The sticker has evolved over time to include state-specific designs and has inspired contests inviting children to create their own versions, all aimed at encouraging voter participation.

Boudreau hopes the sticker remains a meaningful reminder and call to action for Americans to exercise their right to vote in every election cycle.