Por: Harris Couty Elections Dept.
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 vote center 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 de-signed 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 vote center during the Early Voting period or on Election Day and working under the direction of the vote center’s presiding judge.
What are the Benefits?Some of the benefits are:
• Election workers are paid hourly for their service.
• Students will gain practical experience by serving their community and state.
• Experience as an election clerk is an impressive addition to a resumé or college application.
• Students can take part in a rewarding activity while learning about the democratic process.
• Students can earn community service hours for school.
How to Apply
• Fill out the online form here
• Have your parent or guardian sign the Parent/Legal Guardian Permission document that will be emailed upon completion of the online form.
• Try to send application at least 60 days prior to Election Day (even though there is no statutory deadline).
• If selected, attend the required election training class prior to serving as a clerk. This training provides all the necessary information and knowledge to be a successful student elections clerk.
