Presiding Election Judge Primary Duty:To administer the election in accordance with the Texas Election Code. Requirements:
Must be a registered voter in Bexar County.
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.
Visit polling site the day before the election.
Pick up of supplies at the designated site.
Return the supplies, the night of the election, to the designated site.
Cannot be a 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.
Pay:
$17.00 per hour during the time the polls are open.
$25.00 for bringing in the returns to the designated site.
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.
Requirements:
Must be a registered voter in Bexar County.
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.
Pay: $16.00 per hour during the time the polls are open.
Election Clerk
Primary Duty:Receives training and assignments from the Election Judge. Requirements:
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.
Pay:$15.00 per hour ($12.00 per hour is did not attend training.)
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!
