ALBANY COUNTY — Annabelle Morton’s design for this year’s “I Voted” sticker got 99 percent of the public votes that determined the winner.

Annabelle, who goes to elementary school in Albany, incorporated several Albany icons in her design: the brutalist skyline with The Egg; a row of tulips; and Nipper the Dog with a butterfly alighting on his nose. The background suggests the American flag with red and white stripes on top and blue at the base.

Her design was one of 10 finalists selected from dozens by a panel of judges from the county legislature, the Albany Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, and the League of Women Voters of Albany County.

The winning design was unveiled on Oct. 14 before the legislature’s meeting. Last year, over 60,000 stickers were distributed to voters on Election Day.

“I love this contest every year because it reminds me that voting is the most powerful instrument in the orchestra of democracy,” said Joanne Cunningham, who chairs the legislature, in a release announcing the winner.

“Voting honors our freedom,” she went on. “Celebrating and sharing that with young and soon-to-be voters is an annual tradition that I hope continues to inspire them for years to come.”

“Annabelle’s design reminds us that civic participation begins long before we step into a voting booth,” said Dennis Feeney, the Democratic majority leader, in the release. “It begins with learning, curiosity, and pride in our community.”

“Civic engagement is not just a right,” said Carolyn McLaughlin, who chairs the legislature’s Black Caucus. “It is a responsibility we all share to help uphold our democracy. This contest serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of our voices in the democratic process. Whether you are a child or an adult, this sticker is a symbol of how our voices and our votes can lead to meaningful change.”