Last Thursday, Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson encouraged Texans to sign up to be a poll worker. August 1 was the Fourth Annual National Poll Worker Recruitment Day.
“Working as an election poll worker is a good way to get involved in your community and support democracy,” said Secretary Nelson. “Poll workers are often the face of the voting process and are critical to the success of an election.”
Having an adequate number of poll workers to staff polling places on and before Election Day can ensure voters receive the assistance they need at the polls and can help provide a positive and smooth voting experience.
“Poll workers play a crucial role in maintaining the integrity and efficiency of our elections,” said Secretary Nelson. “You can help spread the word to your friends and family about how they can support fair and transparent elections.”
Poll workers must be U.S. citizens and qualified to vote in the jurisdiction in which the election is being held. Additionally, Texas students who are at least 16 years of age can volunteer to serve as Student Election Clerks by going to votetexas.gov/ get-involved/student-clerks.
The Secretary of State’s office offers an easy Online Poll Worker Training program at https://pollworkertraining. sos.texas.gov/. To learn more about becoming a poll worker, Texans can reach out to their county election officials. In Hays County, contact Elections Administrator Jennifer Doinoff at 120 Stagecoach Trail in San Marcos, at 512 3937310 or email [email protected]. Interested citizens will be sent an email with information on how to sign up for an available training class. For more information visit VoteTexas. gov/get-involved.
