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A county wide election in Harris County, on average, has over 750 polls open on Election Day which requires thousands of civic-minded citizens who are able to devote their time and effort to this process.

Election Workers Working at the Polls

Requirements to work as an Election Worker
In Texas, at a minimum, to be eligible for appointment as an election worker, a person must be a U.S citizen and a qualified voter of the territory of the election.

How do I become an Election Worker?

An individual who is interested in working at a poll may sign up with the Harris Elections Administrator's Office. Apply Now

Individuals are also encouraged to contact one of the major political parties for possible nomination to work as a presiding or alternate election judge. Nominations are made in June, so please contact the party as soon as possible.
Democratic Party Republican Party

In Texas, by law, the presiding election judges are empowered to hire their Election Day staff. Thus, an individual who is interested in working at a poll may also directly contact the presiding chair of their precinct to volunteer their services. To find out who the precinct chair is for your precinct please click HERE.

Bilingual Election Worker

Individuals who speak and read Spanish, Vietnamese, or Chinese, in addition to English, are encouraged to apply to work on Election Day by choosing the "Apply Now" button and submitting the completed form. Bilingual Clerks are needed to support election judges in their efforts to comply with state and federal laws pertaining to language assistance at the poll. Apply Now

Election Workers Student Election Workers

High school students 16 years of age and older may serve as election clerks in Texas elections. High School Election Clerks must attend training, are paid for their service, and receive an excused absence from school.

The purpose of Student Election Workers is two-fold:

to introduce students to the electoral process and inspire them with an interest in their government, and
to provide election authorities with an additional resource of persons who can serve at the polls.

Requirements

Students interested in serving as election clerks must:

Be 16 years of age or older on Election Day
Be enrolled in a public, private, or qualified home school
Be a U.S. citizen
Have consent of their parent or legal guardian and their school principal (or parent/legal guardian for home-schooled students)
Attend training classes prior to Election Day

Application

Apply Here

More Information

Looking for more information about the Student Election Clerk program? Read the FAQs from the Secretary of State here.

Election Workers Election Training

All Early Voting and Election Day election workers are required to attend training. Comprised of two sections — election procedures and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) — classes include instructions on election equipment and procedures, as well as updates to federal and state election code.

Click here for full information on Harris County training requirements, classes, Zoom, manuals/handouts, and supplemental resources.

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Prior to each election, Harris County provides comprehensive, role-specific training to all poll workers. Classes are offered as webinars with live instructors through ZOOM.US.

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Election Workers Election Judge Info

Presiding Judge appointees must complete the first section of the online form as soon as the Notice of Appointment is received from the Elections Administrator’s office.

The remaining sections of the online form may be completed by the Presiding Judge when the judge determines which clerks will be attending eSlate training and who the bilingual clerks will be.

Please provide your clerk information as soon as possible.

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Election Workers Working at the Polls

How do I become an Election Worker?

Bilingual Election Worker

Election Workers Student Election Workers

Requirements

Application

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Accept or decline your appointment as Alternate Judge (AJ)

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For more information call (713) 755-6965

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