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Election Training Resources


Harris County Clerk's Office Elections Department provides comprehensive instruction and documentation prior to every election. In our Vote Centers, Election Workers serve as the face of the Department, providing best-in-class customer service. We are committed to supporting our Election workers with the training and resources they need to successfully serve Harris County voters.

In-Person Training

For the November 2024 Election Season, we will offer two types of classes for our Election Workers:

  1. In-person, 4.5-hour election training is mandatory for all new election workers and those who have only worked one election between January 2022 and May 2024.
  2. In-person, 2.5-hour election training is mandatory for all election workers who have worked at least two elections between January 2022 and May 2024.

De-escalation Training:

Beginning the week of September 30th, Harris County Election Services will provide weekly, online de-escalation training for all election workers. De-escalation training is designed using Secretary of State resources and current research to help election workers de-escalate issues that may arise in the vote center. This course is voluntary and unpaid. Dates and times will be added the week before September 30th, 2024.

New Late Policy for Training Classes:

Election Workers must arrive on time to training. The instructor will close the doors once it has begun to respect the time and attention of those already in attendance. After the doors have been closed, no Election Workers will be permitted to enter. Those unable to attend class due to tardiness can reschedule their training online or call 713-755-1617, Option 04 to speak with a trainer.

Training Schedule

Getting Hired

Join an elite group of Election Workers who help spread democracy across Harris County. Election Workers are trained to provide ballots to voters and ensure the integrity of in person voting in Harris County. You can help support and ensure fair and safe elections by serving as a Election Worker at a voting location near you.

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Training Manual


2024-2025 ELECTION & ADA TRAINING MANUALS 

Whether you are new to elections or have worked them for years, it is important to review training resources. No two elections are the same and keeping up with changes and new information is vital to your success. The manual is an election worker's best tool before and on Election Day.

Technical Videos


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How to Suspend the Polls

How to Suspend the Polls
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Setting up the Controller

Setting up the Controller
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Setting up the Scan

Setting up the Scan
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Setting up Duo Voting Machine Booth

Setting up Duo Voting Machine Booth
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Setting Up the Duo Voting Machines

Setting Up the Duo Voting Machines
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