From reality shows like American Idol to the push to participate in last year’s US presidential elections, voting has become such a huge part of our culture.
Trend Hunter has tracked a lot of innovations in voting, from covering celebrity-backed PSAs and music videos encouraging young adults to vote for the US election to the social pressure to participate in voting for shows like American Idol to voting online for who other people should be dating.
Cycle through this cluster for some of the highlights in voting innovations over the last couple of years.
34 Modern Voting Innovations
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Viscious Look-A-Like Voting
TotallyLooksLike
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Voting for Iconic Red Carpet Fashion
1994 Versace Dress is All-Time Best
28
Fashionable Votevertising
Major Models Barack The Vote
27
Crowdsourced Furniture Designs
Champagne Cork Competition Yields Miniature Seating
26
Crowdsourced Wanderlust
Landscapes 2.0
25
Amateur Competition Controversies
American Idol's Joanna Pacitti Slammed as ‘Semi-Pro'
24
Voting with Gum
“Who Sucks The Most” Guerrilla Street Elections
23
Non-Voters as Muzzled Murderers
Celebrities Encouraging Youth Vote
22
Votevertising
Red, White & Drew Barrymore in Harper's Bazaar
21
Teen Icons To Entice Voters
Jessica Alba for Declare Yourself
20
Fashion Internships by Video
Flare Lets You Vote for Fav
19
Changes to Iconic Pageants
Reality Show-Inspired Contest Crowns Katie Stam As New Miss America
18
Voting Booths of the Future
How Do You Want to Vote for Obama or McCain?
17
Energetic Brand Interaction
Red Bull Tall Story Contest
16
Reverse Psychology Election PSAs
A-Listers Say "Don't Vote"
15
Voting Like the Stars
Will Angelina Jolie's Candidate Choice Sway Fans?
14
Social Web
Younanimous: Meta-Search Engine With Interactivity
13
Crowdsourcing Love Partners
YumBunny Lets Others Vote Who You'd Look Hot With
12
Homeless Voting
Registering Park Benches as Addresses in Ohio
11
Wearing Your Vote Stealthly
Interactive Voting Through Apparel
10
Free Donuts to Entice Voters
Political Bribery at Krispy Kreme
9
Interactive Home Building Show
DIY Blog Cabin
8
Fashion for First Time Voters -
7
Crowdsourced Comedy
ChuckleDumper is a Hotbed of User-Submitted Humor
6
User Generated Soundtracks
Samsung F400 Ad Contest
5
Free Movies to Entice Young Voters
"Slacker Uprising" by Michael Moore
4
Treats to Bribe Voters II
Free Cup of Starbucks Coffee
3
Voting From Space
NASA Gets Political
2
Sexiest Geeks of 2007
Wired Lets You Vote
1
Vending Machine Votes
Guerrilla Obama Support
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Tyra Banks as Michelle Obama in Harper's Bazaar
42 Amazing Vending Machines
Bizarre Election Mania
Obama and Sarah Palin Dancing With the Stars, Baby Halloween Costume Ideas
HDR Photography
The Secret to Mind-Blowing Photos
39 Stunning Photography Visuals
109 Innovations in Comedy
A Tribute to Rudy Ray Moore
Celeb-to-Model Switches
Versace Advertising Switches From High-Profile Celebs Back to Top Models
Big Is Beautiful
Miss Jumbo Queen Thai Beauty Pageant
Italian Fashion Furniture
10 Luxury Versace Designs
Adult Comedy Untooning
South Park, Beavis & Butthead Come Alive
Hurricane HDR
Hurricane Ike Inspired Photography
Political Scarevertising
Actual Sarah Palin Quotes Frighten You Into Voting
Italian Designers Predict Higher Prices in 2008
Gucci, Versace, Fendi, Armani
Artistic Painted Fashion
Versace Spring 2009 in Milan
Political Barbie Fashion
Christina Aguilera Rocks The Vote in Style
Shocking Election Advice
Sarah Silverman Compels Jews to Vote
Eco Friendly Cork Furniture
30-Minute Political Ads
The Barack Obama Infomercial
Deja Vu Ads
Claire Danes Strikes a Drew Barrymore for Gucci Jewelery
MySpace & MTV Encourage Gen Y Voting
Dating Sites For Cheaters
'The Ashley Madison Agency' For Married People
Visual Election Polls
University of Utah Makes the Pie Chart Interactive
21 Reasons to Register to Vote
Sequined Red Carpet Fashion
Hayden Panettiere Declares Herself in Shiny Style
Firetography
Angel Island Fire Photography on Flickr
Political Beer Ads
Budweiser “Wassup” Boys Endorse Obama
Star Power Propels Men's Fashion
Patrick Dempsey for Versace
Political Poster Hacking
Obama Hope Ad Gets Offensive
Diesel Lets You Date a Model
Controversial Diesel Dating Campaign
HDR Wallpapers
Neat Photography For PC, iPod, PSP, Blackberry
Reality Career Launching
American Idol's Kellie Pickler Skyrocketing Up Billboard Charts
Non-Voters as Muzzled Murderers
Celebrities Encouraging Youth Vote
Viral CEO Warfare
Domino's CEO Burns Subway Letter During 'American Idol' Commercial Break
Virtual Dressing Rooms
Try On Clothes Without Changing
Reverse Psychology PSAs
Don't Vote Campaign Shows Killer Oil Prices
Niche Dating Sites
Greensingles.com For Tree Huggers
Votevertising
Red, White & Drew Barrymore in Harper's Bazaar
Teen Icons To Entice Voters
Jessica Alba for Declare Yourself
Territorial Reality
New 'American Idol' Judge Kara DioGuardi Concerns Paula Abdul
Real Designers in Virtual Worlds
Vivienne Tam for Stardoll
Depth of Beauty Pageant
Where Inner Beauty Counts
Global Presidential Voting
IfTheWorldCouldVote.com (Obama Would be President)
Head-to-Toe Black
Kara DioGuardi Brings Feminine Rocker Edge to American Idol
Sustainable Home Decor
Cork Accessories Hit the Home
Political Ads in The Blogosphere
Obama Early Voting Campaign
Voting For Politicians that Can Dance
Why ObamaGirl Supports Barack
Reality Show Lawsuits
'American Idol' to Sue Josiah Leming?
Politicians on Facebook
Social Networking to Win Votes
Youth Votes Predicting Presidents
Students Favor Barack Obama
Virtual Public Pink Slips
Tesla Fires Design Team on Blog
Sidewalk Politics
Hollywood Wears Their Obama Vote
Pre-Election Racial Studies
How Will ‘The Bradley Effect' Affect Obama?
Champagne Cork Capsule Stools
Moët et Chandon Chairs
Reverse Psychology Election PSAs
A-Listers Say "Don't Vote"
Sarcasm For Politics
Sarah Silverman, Jennifer Aniston Say "Don't Vote"
Voting Like the Stars
Will Angelina Jolie's Candidate Choice Sway Fans?
Spicing Up Family Reality Shows
American Idol Adds Kara DioGuardi, Promises Hipper Guests
Homeless Voting
Registering Park Benches as Addresses in Ohio
Gay Equality on Dating Sites
eHarmony Required to Match Same-Sex Couples
Free Donuts to Entice Voters
Political Bribery at Krispy Kreme
Ad-Supported Comedy Shorts
Seth MacFarlane's Cavalcade of Cartoon Comedy
Call Girl Voices to Get Votes
Controversial Robo-Call for California Candidate
Experimental Comedy Revivals
Tim and Eric on Adult Swim
American Idol Starbucks Style
Crisis-Induced Comedy
The Bull vs. Bear Epic Economic Battle
Political Neckties
Shepard Fairey Obama Portait Tie
Fashion for First Time Voters -
Comedy Kings Reunited
Will Ferrell and Sacha Baron Cohen
Free Movies to Entice Young Voters
"Slacker Uprising" by Michael Moore
Scholarships For Future Reality TV Stars
American Idol Teen Summer Camp
Voting From Space
NASA Gets Political
Presidential Election 2.0
Picking Winners With Google Trends
Interactive Election Day Documentaries
“Video Your Vote” for PBS and YouTube
Vote Bribing
Vote and Get Free Scoop Of Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream
Politically-Conscious Hip Hop
Ill Doctrine's "A Poem for the Young Voter"
Be A Star At Disney World
American Idol Sound Stage