How to Ask People to Vote for You: Message Examples

Write one clear first request

A useful request answers four questions: what is the entry, where is the ballot, what should the supporter do, and when does voting close? Start with people who already know your work or would welcome the message. Check a group’s posting rules before sharing.

My photo “After the Rain” is in a community exhibition’s public-choice round. If you like it, please consider voting at [official entry link]. Choose the photo and complete the confirmation step before Friday at 8 pm London time. Thank you for taking a look.

This is a fictional example. Replace the name, link, steps and deadline before using it. Do not tell supporters that a social-media like counts unless the organiser says it does.

Adapt the request to the channel

For WhatsApp, keep the entry name and link together so they remain clear when forwarded. In an email, use a subject such as “A vote for After the Rain?” and put the direct ballot link near the request. A social post should show the actual entry rather than an unrelated image.

Use the message builder to prepare a first request, reminder or thank-you. It creates editable wording; it does not send messages or access your contacts.

Send reminders that match the rules

If each person may vote only once, a reminder is for people who have not voted. If daily voting is allowed, state the organiser’s reset rule. “Come back tomorrow” can be misleading when the actual limit is a rolling 24 hours.

A quick reminder: the public-choice round closes tonight at 8 pm London time. If you haven’t voted and would like to support the photo, here is the official link: [link]. Thank you!

After the round, thank supporters without implying you won before the organiser announces a result. Remove outdated vote requests from prominent links.