Petition · past parliament

Introduce 'I voted' stickers at polling stations for all elections in the UK.

Rejected 10 signatures

What the petition asks

'I Voted' stickers are commonly used in the US elections and a way to display pride in civic engagement and also used to encourage and to remind people to vote. It would be an inexpensive and popular way of increasing voter participation in British elections.

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the issue you raise.

The Electoral Commission is responsible for running public awareness campaigns around elections and referendums and is independent of the UK Government and Parliament. They also issue guidance to the returning officers who run elections.

You may wish to make the suggestion to them.

Timeline

7 Nov 2018 Petition opened for signatures
14 Nov 2018 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 10
Status Rejected
Rejected 14 Nov 2018

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.