Become an Election Worker

Whether you have a passion for the voting process or just want give back to our community, becoming an election worker is a great place to start.

Requirements

If you’re a citizen, then you must be registered to vote in Texas.
Legal permanent residents must meet all voter eligibility requirements besides citizenship.
You must be available to work on Election Day, May 4th 5th from 6:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. or until all of the closing procedures have been completed.
Additionally, you must be available to attend one training class.

For a complete review of Texas’ election worker requirements, click here.

Pay

Pay varies depending upon the position you are.

If you are a Presiding Election Judge, then you are paid $17.00 per hour when the polls are open. Also, you are paid $25.00 for bringing the returns to a designated Regional Sending site
If you are an Alternate Election Judge, then you are paid $16.00 per hour when the polls are open.
Finally, if you are an Election Clerk, then you are paid $15.00 per hour when the polls are open.

General Descriptions

There are three election worker positions available:

Presiding Election Judge
Alternate Election Judge
Election Clerk

The following information provides the pay scale, requirements, and duties for each of these positions. Click on the tab of the position you are interested in to read about it. Choose the one that appeals to you and apply today (PDF). Training classes for Election Officials are held prior to each election. Information regarding training classes will be sent via U.S. Postal Service.

Presiding Election Judge

Primary Duty

To administer the election in accordance with the Texas Election Code

Pay

$17.00 per hour during the time the polls are open
$25.00 for bringing in the returns to a designated Regional Sending Site

Requirements and Responsibilities

Registered voter in the precinct in which you are to serve
Attend certification class and pass test by 70% (approximate time to completion: 8 hours)
Remain certified by taking a test every two years and passing with a 70% score
Class attendance before the election, when applicable
Visit vote center the day before the election
Pick up of supplies at the Election Warehouse before the election
Return the supplies the night of the election to a designated Regional Sending Site

You cannot be judge if you:

Hold an elected office. (Precinct Chairman is not considered as an elected office.)
Will be a candidate for office in that election.
Currently are or were a campaign treasurer of a candidate in that election
Currently are or were a campaign manager of a candidate in that election.
Are an employee or relative of an opposed candidate in that election

Alternate Election Judge

Primary Duties

To guard the purity of the Election
To step in as judge when the Presiding Election Judge is not available

Pay

$16.00 per hour during the time the polls are open

Requirements and Responsibilities

Registered voter in the precinct in which you are to serve
Attend certification class and pass test by 70% (approximate time to completion: 8 hours)
Remain certified by taking a test every two years and passing with a 70% score
Class attendance before the election, when applicable
Visit vote center the day before the election
Pick up of supplies at the Elections Warehouse, when applicable
Return the supplies the night of the election to a designated Regional Sending Site, when applicable

Election Clerk

Primary Duty

Receives training and assignments from the Election Judge