# Political Wall Art Framed Official Ballot, Just in Time for the Obama Inauguration By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-01-19 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/obama-inauguration-ballot-wall-art References: [outblush](http://www.outblush.com/women/life/photos-keepsakes/official-ballot-wall-art/) & [uncommongoods](http://www.uncommongoods.com/item/item.jsp?source=family&itemId=17849) Politics buffs can celebrate Barack Obama's inauguration as President of the United States with this framed [unused ballot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yonhap) from the November 2008 election. Each official ballot comes with a certificate of authenticity and is framed in black ash. According to [Uncommon Goods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wall-pong), the limited-edition oversized ballot was printed for use in New York City's pull-lever voting machines. Since these old-fashioned voting machines are set to be retired this year, the 2008 election is the last one in which these ballots will be used. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Retro Political Memorabilia:** Opportunity to capitalize on the nostalgia for past political events and create unique collectibles. - **Upcycled Political Art:** Chance to repurpose outdated political materials and transform them into artistic and decorative pieces. - **Sustainable Electoral Remnants:** Potential to promote sustainability by salvaging items from past elections and turning them into eco-friendly products. ### Where This Applies - **Collectibles:** Creating a market for limited-edition political memorabilia and collectibles. - **Art and Home Decor:** Catering to consumers looking for unique political-themed artwork and decor options. - **Sustainable Products:** Addressing the demand for eco-friendly goods by repurposing electoral remnants and promoting sustainability. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vote-Encouraging Coin Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electoral-coins.md) - [Presidential Election Candy Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusemints-election-collection.md) - [Dating App-Backed Election Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voting-initiative.md) - [Collectible Sports Canvases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ufc-collectibles.md) - [Voter Activation Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/churn-out-the-vote.md) - [Expansive Electoral Candy Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/election-collection.md) - [Highly Anticipated Basketball-Themed Auctions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infinite-auctions.md) - [Dispensary-Friendly Voting Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toke-the-vote.md) - [Blockchain Affiliation Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mint-a-vote.md)