Deut 26:18-19
18 And today GOD has reaffirmed that you are dearly held treasure just as he promised, a people entrusted with keeping his commandments, 19 a people set high above all other nations that he's made, high in praise, fame, and honor: you're a people holy to GOD, your God. That's what he has promised.

high in praise, fame, and honor: you're a people holy to GOD, your God. People don’t have to vote on OR declare this, this is something the comes from God NOT people!