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Apply as an Election Official
There are three election official 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 mail to Presiding and Alternate Judges. Those persons interested in becoming an Election Judge or Clerk can register for training classes via the Bexar County's Elections calendar. See our homepage at the bottom under Events. For more information regarding training or becoming an Election Judge, please email: eltraining@bexar.org. Interested in working in a vote center as a Clerk, please email workthepolls@bexar.org. NOTE: Clerks are hired by the Presiding Judge, so our office will notify a Presiding Judge in need, of persons who've applied to be a Clerk.
General Qualifications
You must be a registered voter or have made application in Bexar County to qualify as an election official.
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.)
- 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
- 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
Pay
- $15.00 per hour during the time the polls are open
Requirements and Responsibilities
- Must be a registered voter in Bexar County
- Called to duty by Judge
- Not required, but is encouraged to attend certification class and/or information classes for particular election
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Jacquelyn F. Callanen
Elections Administrator
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Elections Department
Physical Address
1103 S. Frio
Suite 100
San Antonio, TX 78207
Phone: 210-335-VOTE (8683)Fax: 210-335-0371 (Elections)
Email: BexarCountyElections@bexar.org
Early Voting Clerk
1103 S. Frio St.
Suite 200
San Antonio, TX 78207-6328