Karnes County, TX

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  • Phone:
    (830) 780-2246
  • Email:
    electionsadmin@co.karnes.tx.us
  • Office Address:
    210 West Calvert Ave, Suite 140, Karnes City, TX 78118
  • Start Time:
    6:15 AM End Time:
    8:00 PM     (Full day shifts are preferred. Part-day shifts may also be available.)
  • Compensation:
    $12 to $15 per hour.
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Voter Registration Requirements

  • You must be registered to vote in Karnes County to be a poll worker

  • Note: This voter registration requirement does not apply to poll workers under the age of 18.

Work Requirements

  • Minimum Age: 16-year-old high school students who are U.S. citizens.

  • You must complete training to be a poll worker.

  • Training Details: A combination of in-person and online training is required. In-person training typically lasts 3 to 4 hours. Online training typically lasts 30 minutes. Poll workers should be trained at the time of their appointment and should be re-trained every time they are appointed.

The poll worker application can be mailed upon request.

Bilingual English-Spanish speakers are encouraged to apply.