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Joint Primary Elections: Tuesday, March 3, 2026

In-Person Poll Worker Training – Spring 2026

Thank you for serving. Training prepares you to set up equipment, assist voters, and keep lines moving — smoothly and by the book.

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Election Heroes

  • Hands-on with voting systems
  • Troubleshooting drills & best practices
  • Chain-of-custody & documentation
  • Team coordination & voter experience

March 3, 2026 • Joint Primary Elections

Early Voting

  • Tue, Feb 17 – Fri, Feb 20: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • Sat, Feb 21 – Sat, Feb 21: 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
  • Sun, Feb 22 – Sun, Feb 22: 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • Mon, Feb 23 – Fri, Feb 27: 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Election Day

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Polling hours: 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Pacesetter Payroll Processing

The Elections Department has contracted with Pacesetter Staffing to process poll worker payroll. If you haven’t enrolled, complete their application to avoid delays in payment.

Application Process

In-Person Training Sessions

Select your role-specific session (Clerk/Judge · Early Voting/Election Day)
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Click a session in the agenda below to open the registration form. If you don’t see dates yet, check back — sessions are added as locations finalize. You may need to use the ">" or use the month drop-down to see more classes .

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Online Training

Online training portals are not open yet. We’ll post here once they’re live.

Election Day Online Training

Self-paced modules with knowledge checks. Use the same email you provided when you registered to work.

Open Portal

Early Voting Online Training

Covers daily open/close, ballot accounting, documentation, and voter flow management.

Open Portal

Poll Worker Requirements (Texas)

  • At least 18 years old and a U.S. citizen.
  • Registered voter in the county where you serve.
  • Complete required training session(s) provided by the county.
  • Available to work on Election Day OR as scheduled (by Elections Central) for Early Voting. NOTE: You will not be working Early Voting unless you have been contacted by the office or the Early Voting Judge with more information.
  • Not employed by, or an immediate relative of, a candidate on the ballot for this election.

Pro Tips

  • Arrive 15 minutes early; dress for standing and weather. NOTE: The training area is usually very cool.
  • Bring ID, a snack and water (if needed).
  • If plans change, cancel your registration so someone else can take your seat. The unregistration link can be found in your original confirmation email.

Primary Training Location

Voting Equipment Storage Facility, 400 Conroe Park W Dr, Conroe, TX 77303

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