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 Cameron County Elections Administrator’s Office at 1050 E. Madison St., Brownsville, Texas.

Individuals who voted, or intend to vote, in the Republican Primary are encouraged to fill out this form to notify us of your interest in working elections.

BILINGUAL ELECTION WORKER

Individuals who speak and read Spanish, in addition to English, are encouraged to apply to work during Early Vote and Election Day. 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.

ELECTION TRAINING

All Early Voting and Election Day election workers are required to attend training, if you are called to work Early Vote and Election Day you will be required to attend both trainings. Classes include instructions on election equipment and procedures, as well as updates to federal and state election code.

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:

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