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  • About Us
  • Why Involvement Matters
  • What is a Poll Worker?
  • Apply Now!
  • FAQs and Resources

What is a Poll worker?

Poll workers (or election clerks) are individuals who assist voters in navigating the voting process. Some of their roles include prepping polling locations, verifying voter registrations, helping with voting machines, and answering questions.

Why be a poll worker?

paid work.

Community engagement.

Community engagement.

By being a poll worker, you will be paid for your time by the hour. In North Texas, you will be paid $12-17/hr depending on your county. 

Community engagement.

Community engagement.

Community engagement.

In addition to being able to engage with your local community, this is a great community service activity to build your resumé. 

Flexible schedule.

Community engagement.

Flexible schedule.

As a student, having a flexible schedule is key. Fortunately, being a poll worker allows you to work when you want for as long as you want. 

The benefits are endless...

What are the Benefits?

  • In Texas, poll workers are paid between $12-17 for their service.
  • Students will gain practical experience by serving their community and state.
  • Experience as an election clerk is an impressive addition to a resumé or college application.
  • Students can take part in a rewarding activity while learning about the democratic process.
  • Students can earn community service hours.

What are the responsibilities?

  • Organizing the polling place before the polls open.
  • Ensuring that qualified voters are permitted to vote.
  • Checking in and processing voters.
  • Distributing ballots to registered voters.
  • Providing instructions and assistance to voters.
  • Answering voters’ questions.
  • Explaining the use of the voting equipment.
  • Maintaining order in the polling place on Election Day.
  • Obtaining results after the polls are closed and closing the polling place.

What are the required qualifications?

  • Be at least 18 years old by the desired election
  • Be a registered voter in the county you desire to work
  • Be a U.S. citizen
  • Complete any required election worker training program

Getting involved is as easy as 1-2-3

Apply

Apply

Apply

All you need is to be at least 18 years old and registered to vote in the county you wish to serve. 

Train

Apply

Apply

Once you have applied, you will receive an email from you county's elections office regarding training opportunities. 

work

Apply

work

By working with the elections office elections office, you will be able to find a flexible schedule and location that works best for you!

[Where Can I Apply?]

Bexar County

Collin County

Dallas County

Harris County

Tarrant County

Travis County

Every election is determined by the people who show up.

Larry J. Sabato

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