Presiding Election Judge Primary Duty: To administer the election in accordance with the Texas Election Code. Requirements:
Must be a Bexar County registered voter.
Attend certification class and pass test by 70%, approximate time to completion, 6 hours.
Remain certified by taking an annual test and pass with 70% score.
Class attendance before the election, when applicable.
Pick up of supplies at the designated site.
Visit/set up polling site the day before the election.
Return the supplies, the night of the election, to the designated site.
Pay:
$17.00 per hour during the time the polls are open.
$25.00 for bringing in the returns to the designated site
You cannot be a judge if you:
Hold an elected office. (Precinct Chair is not considered as an elected office.)
Are a candidate for office in that election.
Are a campaign treasurer of a candidate in that election.
Are a campaign manager of a candidate in that election.
Are an employee or relative of an opposed candidate in that election.
Alternate Election Judge
Primary Duties:
Guard the purity of the Election.
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:
Must be a Bexar County registered voter.
Attend certification class and pass test by 70%, approximate time to completion, 6 hours.
Remain certified by taking an annual test and pass with 70% score.
Class attendance before the election, when applicable.
Election Clerk
Primary Duty: Receives training and assignments from the Election Judge. Pay: $15.00 per hour Requirements:
Must be a Bexar County registered voter.
Called to duty by a Judge.
Not required, but is encouraged to attend certification class and/or information classes for particular election.
For Further Information PleaseContact Bexar County Elections Department (210) 335-8683 (VOTE) 1103 S. Frio St. Suite #100 San Antonio, Texas 78207-6328 Visit Elections Department website!
