If you think you'll be able to hop on Instagram this coming Tuesday and see anything but a succession of "I Voted" stickers on sweaters, then you're a highly optimistic person. (You're also mistaken, but considering the state of things, we'll take all of the glass-half-full people we can get.) So if you want to stand out from the crowd — and let everyone know which box you'll be ticking off on the ballot — you're going to need to get more creative.
That's why we rounded up eight of our favorite politically charged nail ideas. Whether you're a Democrat or Republican, a Bernie supporter still mourning his loss or an Obama fangirl, there's a manicure for you.
Ahead, find all the inspiration you need to get pumped (and polished) for Election Day. The looks aren't as easy to copy as slapping on a sticker, but we're pretty sure they'll win you the most double-taps. Or, you know, just go with black — it's what all the glass-half-empty people will be wearing.
If you're wishing we could break the two-term rule just this once...
Regardless of where we stand on the issues, we can all agree on one thing: Bo's cuteness.
Photo: Via @ciaomanhattan2012.
If you're a conservative with a closetful of preppy prints...
These clean grids, peppy polka dots, and elephants are sure to strike a chord.
Photo: Via @crystalbubbles.
If you're proud to be an American...and a Democrat...and a Hillary supporter...
Go all out with stars, stripes, and party symbols.
Photo: Via @mareea_mnails_.
If you're planning on feeling the Bern for as long as possible...
Pay homage to what could have been through your manicure, but make sure to get out and vote, too.
Photo: Via @ladyalayna.
If you're a college student voting for the first time...
Give me an H, give me an I, give me an L!
Photo: Via @ciaomanhattan2012.
If you're all about solidarity — with your party and your manicure.
No one will question your loyalty with this look.
Photo: Via @katyperry.
If you can practically feel the glass from the ceiling shattering around you...
Two words: girl power.
Photo: Via @avaros3.
If you're trying to spark conversation (or a heated debate)...
Where else would you put the biggest personality in politics (mashed up with the biggest personality in pop culture) but on the biggest nail?
Photo: Via @sweetandsavvynails.
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