Help Wanted on Election Day!

On Election Day, over 100 election workers are needed to serve the voters in Midland County. This is a great opportunity to be involved in the election process. You may join the Election Worker Team by completing the election worker response form (PDF). You may fax it to 432-688-4912 or mail it to:
Midland County Election Office
P.O. Box 3434
Midland, TX 79702

General Information

Qualifications

• Registered to vote in Midland County
• Resident of Midland County, Texas

Hours

• Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Workers report to their assigned work site on Election Day by 6 a.m. to prepare for 7 a.m. opening of the polls
• Following the close of the polls at 7 p.m., all election workers assist the Presiding Judge in closing down the polling site

Presiding Judge Responsibilities

• Attend a training session, once a year, on polling site procedures; manual is provided
• On the day before the Election:
  • Pick up election supplies at the Election Office
  • Verify all combination forms & ballots match polling place precinct(s)
  • Designate the working hours of and assign the duties to be performed by the election clerks
  • Call the assigned election workers to confirm that each one will report on Election Day
  • Notify Election Office staff of any prospective absences
  • Approve time sheets for workers
• On Election Day:
  • Set up the polling site and prepare booths for voting
  • With assistance of the other workers, arrange polling site to receive voters, install all signs and work materials
  • Officially open the polls
  • Supervise the check-in of voters (maintains accurate combination forms)
  • Close the polls. Officially close the doors to the polls at 7 p.m., but allow all voters who were in line at 7 p.m. the opportunity to vote
  • Return ballots promptly to the Election Office for tabulation; also return all election supplies

Election Clerks Responsibilities

May attend a training session, once every two years, on polling site procedures; manuals are provided. On Election Day:

• Assist the Presiding Judge and share responsibility for the operation of the polling site
• Assist with check-in of voters
• Assist with closing of the polls and packing of election supplies