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STUDENT ELECTION WORKER PROGRAM
KENDALL COUNTY ELECTIONS DEPARTMENT

In conjunction with the Secretary of State, the Kendall County Elections Department encourages eligible students to participate in political process and benefit their community by serving as an election clerk in Kendall County elections. The Kendall County Elections Department has long welcomed student election workers and provides students with a greater awareness of the election process and the rights and responsibilities of voters. With this working experience, students have an opportunity for civic engagement and are more likely to vote and participate in elections.

What are Student Election Workers?

High school students who are 16 years of age or older have the opportunity to participate in the electoral process by serving as elections clerks at the polling place on Election Day. A student who is at least 16 years of age and who is enrolled in a public, private high school home schooled, 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 Kendall County Elections Department 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 on Election Day and working under the direction of the polling place presiding judge.

 
Benefits of Serving as an Election Clerk:

  • Kendall County Election workers are paid $8.00 or $10.00 an hour depending on the type of election.
  • Students will gain practical experience by serving their community and state.
  • Receive community service hours
  • Experience as an election clerk is an impressive addition to a resume or college application.
  • Students can take part in a rewarding activity while learning about the democratic process.

What are the Responsibilities of an Election Clerk?
Working under the supervision of the judge, student election clerks may assist with the following duties:

  • Organizing the polling place before the polls open.
  • Ensuring that qualified voters are permitted to vote.
  • Checking in and processing voters and
  • Distributing ballots to registered voters.
  • Answering voters’ questions.
  • Explaining the use of the voting equipment.
  • Maintaining order in the polling place on Election Day.
  • Obtaining results after the polls are closed and closing the polling place.

What are the Required Qualifications of a Student Election Clerk?

  • Be at least 16 years old on Election Day;
  • If 18 years old MUST be a registered voter in Kendall County
  • Be enrolled in a public, private, or qualified home school;
  • Be a U.S. citizen;
  • Fluent in Spanish and English  (for Bilingual Student Election Clerks);
  • Have consent of his/her parent or legal guardian to work the election;
  • Have consent of his/her school principal (or parent/legal guardian for home-schooled students); and
  • Complete any required election worker training program.

 How to Apply:

  • Click here and fill out the High School   Student Election Clerk Application and Permission Slip
  • Have your Parent or guardian sign the Parent/Legal Guardian Permission portion.
  • Have your principal sign the School Principal Authorization portion.  Also, take the proper steps to ensure that your absence from school on Election Day will be excused.
  • To be selected, you must attend the required election training class prior to election day. This training provides all the necessary information and knowledge to be a successful elections clerk.
  • Mail, Email or fax the application to:

Kendall County Elections Department   
Attn:  Student Workers
P.O. Box 2384
Boerne, Texas 78006

Phone: 830-331-8701
Fax: 830-331-8295

Email: elections@co.kendall.tx.us

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