[1] One common design, distributed nationally since 1987 by a North Carolina supplier, is a small white oval featuring a stylized image of a waving American flag.
The first such item in the collection of the National Museum of American History is an Election Day button from 1920, distributed by the Republican Party in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
A realtors association in Phoenix began printing "I Voted" stickers in 1985, and Florida-based National Campaign Supply claims to have started selling them in 1986.
[8] The Alaska Division of Elections prints "I Voted" stickers with text in 10 languages: English, Spanish, Koyukon, Gwichʼin, Aleut, Tagalog, Alutiiq, Northern Iñupiaq, Nunivak Cupʼig, and Yup'ik.
The design was described by The Guardian as "a skull-like head with bloodshot eyes and multicolored teeth sitting atop turquoise spider legs" with the text "I Voted" "scribbled in graffiti-like font," and represented a departure from traditional themes of landmarks, symbols, and patriotism.
"[16]: 57 Approximately 12,000 people visited Anthony's grave, located in Mount Hope Cemetery in Rochester, New York, on Election Day 2016.
Over 80% of the studied selfies featured an "I Voted" sticker, appearing more frequently than polling place signage, ballots, or party affiliation.