Poll workers are essential to a thriving democracy, and each year millions of Americans serve their communities during early in-person voting and on Election Day.  

Poll workers usually attend a training held by election officials and then work at polling locations to help the voting process run smoothly through tasks like checking in voters and issuing ballots. 

To find out more and apply to be a poll worker, head to WorkElections.org. 

WHAT ELSE DO I NEED TO KNOW TO APPLY? 

To be a poll worker in Texas, you must be a US Citizen and registered to vote in that county. 

Your county election officials may offer training, and the Texas Secretary of State offers general online poll worker training. For information about student elections clerks, aged 16 or older, visit your state’s resource page.