PAID ELECTION OFFICIAL
There are three election official positions available:
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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.
General Qualifications
You must be a registered voter or have made application, in Bexar County, to qualify as an election official. You’ll even get paid for it.
Presiding Election Judge
Primary Duty: To administer the election in accordance with the Texas Election Code
Pay
- $17.00 per hour
- $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.)
- You are a candidate for office in that election.
- You are a campaign treasurer of a candidate in that election
- You are a campaign manager of a candidate in that election.
- You are an employee or relative of an opposed candidate in that election
Alternate Election Judge
Primary Duties: To Guard the purity of the Election and to step in as judge when the Presiding Election Judge is not available
Pay
- $16.00 per hour
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
Pay
- $16.00 per hour
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
Elections Department
Physical Address:
1103 S. Frio, Suite 100
San Antonio, TX 78207
Phone:
210-335-VOTE (8683)
Fax:
210-335-VOTE (8683)
Complete the Election Official Form below to get started!
ELECTIONS OFFICIAL APPLICATION
REPUBLICANS! REGISTER HERE FOR ELECTION JUDGE CERTIFICATION AND CLERK CLASSES
Why should Bexar County have the election process controlled by the Democrats?
Republicans, too, can apply to be an Election Judge. Fill-in and submit the form below to get training and certification as an Election Judge. We need more Republican election workers in our County elections. The law requires at least one Republican official election judge in each county polling location.
