Sixth-grader's flying unicorn design wins 2024 Wake County election sticker contest

A rising sixth grader from Neuse River Middle School won the Wake County Board of Elections sticker design contest.

Shannon Fisher’s original design will be featured in the 2024 elections at early voting polling places throughout Wake County.

The 11-year-old girl drew a design with a flying unicorn and a rider shouting, “I voted early!!”

“The enthusiasm and support for these students has been wonderful to see – nearly 7,000 people cast votes!” said Wake County Elections Director Olivia McCall. “We have so many talented young people in our community, and we’re incredibly grateful to everyone who participated.”

After launching its first ever sticker contest, the Wake County Board of Elections received more than 100 “I Voted Early “ designs from middle and high school students across the county.

County staff narrowed the selections down to 10 finalists.

After two weeks of public voting, Fisher’s design won with 28% of the vote.

A close second-place finisher was 10th grader Thomas Bradley of Grace Christian School and his hand-drawn squirrel and the clever pun, “I voted squiearly.”

Wake Elections staff launched the sticker design contest to help inspire future voters to get involved in their local government and learn more about the elections process.

Wake County leaders plan to have Shannon’s stickers printed and ready in time for the March 2024 primaries, which are expected to bring record-breaking turnout.