November 7, 2023
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El Paso County Elections Department | Lisa Wise, Elections Administrator

Election Day Poll Worker Training

Welcome to the El Paso County Elections Department online Election Day Poll Worker Training. This four section training covers polling place procedures that are to be carried out prior to the election, during the election and after the election. You can access this training at anytime from your computer or smartphone.

Election Day Poll Worker Training Schedule (November 2023 Uniform & Special Election)

Section 1: Election Day Poll Worker Training

Election Day Poll Worker Training-November 2023 Uniform & Special Election (Under Construction)
Election Day Poll Worker Training-Handout Printable Version (Under Construction)

Section 2: Opening and Closing Procedures

Electronic Poll Pad Instructions (Video)


Express Vote Instructions (Video)


Express Touch Instructions (Video)


DS200 Instructions (Video)


Section 3: Other Resources

Election Day Digital Binder (Under Construction due to 2023 Legislative Session)

Handbook for Election Judges & Clerks (Under Construction due to 2023 Legislative Session)

Poll Watcher’s Guide (Under Construction due to 2023 Legislative Session)

Optional Texas Secretary of State Training
This Texas Secretary of State web-based curriculum mirrors the Handbook for Election Judges and Clerks and will train Poll Workers about polling place procedures. In addition to the information found in the handbook, there are test questions, real life case studies/exercises to resolve and other interactive features such as voting equipment simulations specific to El Paso County. The online training is available free of charge, 24/7, for all Poll Workers in Texas.

The State of Texas Online Poll Worker Training Program

Section 4: Completion Receipt

Completion of all four sections of this online training is optional for all Election Day Judges and Clerks before each election; there is no charge or compensation after completion. At the end of this training please complete the Election Day Poll Worker Training Receipt to receive credit.

Should you have any questions please call our office at (915) 546-2154.

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