Johnson County

Election Workers

EARLY VOTING DATES

Monday, October 21, 2024  – Friday, October 25, 2024  hours: 8:00 am until 5:00 pm.

Monday, October 28, 2024  - Friday, November 1, 2024  hours: 7:00 am until 7:00 pm.

Hours for additional weekend early voting will be extended at all early voting locations to include:

Saturday, October 26, 2024  hours 7:00 am to 7:00 pm.

Sunday, October 27, 2024  hours 11:00 am to 5:00 pm.

ELECTION DAY

Tuesday, November 5, 2024 , 2024 hours 7:00 am - 7:00 pm.

Active Only When Classes Are Available

Active Only When Classes Are In Session

FAQ

You must be a registered voter of the county in which you wish to work.

Election workers in Johnson County are paid, the rates vary according to position and the entity conducting the election. (Local or County)

Early voting days and hours vary depending on the type of election. Typically 10 to 13 days before election day and the hours per day get longer the closer it gets to election day. May or may not include weekends depending on whether it's a local election or county and if it's a primary or general election. The authority conducting the election or your election judge will let you know.

The authority conducting the election will be the one who pays you. Can be any where from 2 weeks to 1 month depending on their payment periods. The County pays at the first of each month.

High school students who are 16 years of age or older now have the opportunity to participate in the electoral process by serving as elections clerks at the polling place during Early Voting or on Election Day. A student who is at least 16 years of age and who is enrolled in a public or private high school or home school and has the consent of the principal (or parent/legal guardian in charge of education in home school) may serve as an election clerk. The elections officials must receive written authorization from the student's parent or guardian for the student to serve in the election for which he or she is appointed.

This program is designed to provide students with a greater awareness of the electoral process and the rights and responsibilities of voters. The students will assist their local election officials by filling positions at polling places during the Early Voting period or on Election Day and working under the direction of the polling place presiding judge.



We the voters are where election workers come from as mandated by our Founding Fathers that we conduct the elections from processing the voters to counting the ballots. 

     Because of your willingness to serve Johnson County is one of the few large counties that have enough well trained people  to meet the needs of our fellow citizens to ensure fair and honest elections. 

Election judges and clerks are needed for local as well as county elections. Download the APP to get the latest updates where election workers are needed and for training schedules.  

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Election Workers APP

Training Classes 2024

210 S Main St Cleburne 76033

Friday Sep. 27 

Morning 9-10 AM                                    Afternoon 1-2 PM

Saturday Sep. 28

Morning 9-10 AM                                    Afternoon 1-2 PM

Friday Oct. 4

Morning 9-10 AM                                    Afternoon 1-2 PM

Saturday Oct. 5

Morning 9-10 AM                                    Afternoon 1-2 PM

Sunday Oct.6

Morning 9-10 AM                                    Afternoon 1-2 PM

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Training

Judge & Clerk Handbook (PDF)

Handbook for Election Judges and Clerks (VOTERS ON ELECTION DAY 2022) provided by the OFFICE OF THE TEXAS SECRETARY OF STATE ELECTIONS DIVISION. For use in General, Primary, and Other Political Subdivision Elections.

Election Worker Training (Power Point)

May 7, 2022 General and Special Elections. Detailed PowerPoint presentation of training materials for election judges and election clerks. The first part covers training for clerks and the latter part goes into specific details about the election judge role and the additional information they need to know.

poll-watchers-and-poll-workers (Power Point SOS)

Early Voting Ballot Board (PDF)

EARLY VOTING BALLOT BOARD & SIGNATURE VERIFICATION COMMITTEE. Handbook for Election Judges and Clerks 2020. For use in General, Primary, and Other Political Subdivision Elections

Cancellation of Ballot by Mail (PPT)

Election Workers (Video SOS)

Early Voting Ballot Board & Signature Verification Committee

Election Workers and Poll Watchers

Election Judges

Election Judge Cheat Sheet (PDF)

LIST OF ELECTION DAY SIGNS, FORMS & ENVELOPES. Signs that need to be posted; Forms to be completed; Envelopes to be completed; Forms to have on hand, etc.

Early Voting Sheet Totals 

Typically early voting locations manage a large number of precinct ballots, as opposed to Election Day. This spreadsheet will help you manage your voting totals and daily ballot counts throughout the early voting season.

What You Will Need As A Judge Election Essentials

A comprehensive list of forms that you may be required to use grouped in such a way that will make it easier for you as an election judge.

                                                            Election Day Kit                                                 Early Voting Kit

Election Day – Closing the Polling Place Checklist

Provisional Ballots

Welcome to Provisional Ballots pdf.

Provisional Ballots: From Start to Finish pdf

Duties of the Early Voting Clerk pdf

Certain Activities in the Vicinity of the Polling Place pdf

Setting Up a Polling Location pdf

Poll Watchers

Online Poll Worker Training Program Texas Secretary of State

Poll Watcher Guide (PDF)

Issued by the SECRETARY OF STATE ELECTIONS DIVISION. Updated on January 2022. This “Poll Watcher’s Guide” has been designed to familiarize poll watchers with their basic rights and responsibilities. The integrity of elections is a concern of all citizens, and although poll watchers may represent particular candidates, political parties, or specific-purpose political action committees, their main interest is in the conduct of a fair and honest election.

Appointments by Party Form (PDF)

This form is used to let the presiding judge know that a person has been appointed by a Political Party as a poll watcher in accordance with Sec. 33.003, Texas Election Code.

Appointments by Candidate Form (PDF)

This form is used to let the presiding judge know that a person has been appointed by a Candidate as a poll watcher in accordance with Sec. 33.003, Texas Election Code.

Instructions for Appointments by Candidates (PDF)

Appointment of Poll Watcher by Candidate on the Ballot or Declared Write-In Candidate. This document shares the requirements for these appointments.


Students

Student Election Clerk Information

Student Election Clerk Application and Permission Form. This form should be completed by the student to apply to work an election and signed by a parent and school official.

Student Permission Form (PDF)

Student Election Clerk Application and Permission Form. This form should be completed by the student to apply to work an election and signed by a parent and school official.

Election Law

2021 Legislative Actions (PPT)

Updated by the Secretary of State of Texas. This Powerpoint provides the latest Litigation updates, ERIC (Electronic Registration Information Center) participation, and additional important information. 

Election Web Posting Requirements (PPT)

Election web posting requirements for local election officials. Updated by the Secretary of State of Texas. Updated 2021 for the Election Law Seminar.

2023 Legislative Update pdf