Summary
The U.S. Postal Service is holding a Stamp Encore contest, asking Americans to vote for a stamp pane to reprint in 2026 as part of their 250th-anniversary celebrations. The contest, running until September 30, includes stamps featuring cultural icons and historical events.
Key Facts
- The U.S. Postal Service is running a Stamp Encore contest that ends on September 30.
- People can vote multiple times for their favorite stamp pane.
- The contest commemorates the USPS's 250th anniversary this year and the nation's 250th anniversary in 2026.
- Voting includes a choice of 25 previously issued stamp panes.
- Some stamp designs feature Star Wars droids, Disney villains, and Mister Rogers.
- The stamps also commemorate events like the Emancipation Proclamation and the transcontinental railroad.
- The winning stamp pane will be revealed in May at the Boston 2026 World Expo.
- People can vote online or via mail.
