Student Clerk Program

High school students who are 16 years of age or older have the opportunity to participate in the electoral process by serving as elections clerks at polling locations 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 schooled, 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 Port Aransas Elections Department must receive written authorization from the student’s parent or guardian to serve in the election for which the student is selected to work.

Election Judge/Clerk Application

• Port Aransas Election workers are paid up to $15.00 hourly for their service, for the Election.
• Students will gain practical experience by serving their community and state;
• Experience as an election clerk is an impressive addition to a resume or college application;
• Students can take part in a rewarding activity while learning about the democratic process.

• Organizing the polling place before the polls open and close.
• Ensuring that qualified voters are permitted to vote.
• Qualifying voters and Distributing ballots to registered voters.
• Answering voters’ questions.

• Be at least 16 years old on Election Day;
• Be enrolled in a public, private, or qualified home school;
• Must be a U.S. citizen;
• Fluent in English (and Spanish to be a Bilingual Student Election Clerk);
• Be registered to vote, if 18 years of age by Election Day.

Student Election Application