Wharton County, TX

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  • Phone:
    (979) 532-0193
  • Email:
    cindy.richter@co.wharton.tx.us
  • Office Address:
    315 East Milam St, Suite 103, Wharton, TX 77488 Mailing Address:
    PO Box 390, Wharton, TX 77488
  • Start Time:
    6:30 AM End Time:
    8:00 PM     (Part-day shifts are available)
  • Compensation:
    $10 per hour for Election Day and training.
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Voter Registration Requirements

  • You must be registered to vote in Wharton 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: In-person training typically lasts 1 to 3 hours. Poll workers are trained at the time of their appointment and should be re-trained every time they are appointed.

In addition to Election Day workers, Wharton County is looking for pre-election workers. Please contact election officials, listed above, for additional information.