Early Voting Election Clerk Details
February 20- March 1, 2024
Thank you for joining our team to help insure a lawful and fair voting experience for people in NE Tarrant County! I always enjoy making new friends when working shoulder to shoulder on Election Day or during Early Voting.
Many details are included below but please let me know if I have left out anything. If you have a question it's a pretty good bet that someone else does as well. You can text me or call me at 817-366-2338.
Laura Oakley
Many details are included below but please let me know if I have left out anything. If you have a question it's a pretty good bet that someone else does as well. You can text me or call me at 817-366-2338.
Laura Oakley
Dates:
-Early Voting, February 20-March 1
Voting Times:
Early Voting times vary.
Tue-Fri, Feb 20th - 23rd is 8am-5pm
Sat, Feb 24th is 7am-7pm
Sun, Feb 25th is 11am-4pm
Mon-Fri, Feb 27th-Mar 1st is 7am-7pm
Location (and Parking Info):
-Colleyville Recreation Center, 5008 Roberts Rd., Colleyville, TX 76034 (We are in the Annex A building which is actually behind the main recreation center). I suggest you park in the lot to the south of the main bldg. since there are very few actually next to the Annex.
What to Wear (and what not to wear):
-Be comfortable but neat
-Workers and voters are prohibited from wearing anything that identifies a political party or a candidate - Neutral is the word of the day.
-Comfortable shoes are always a good idea but no one will be on their feet all day since we do rotate positions.
-I advise dressing in layers and bringing a light jacket or sweater. You just never know how hot or cold a room will be.
-Early Voting, February 20-March 1
Voting Times:
Early Voting times vary.
Tue-Fri, Feb 20th - 23rd is 8am-5pm
Sat, Feb 24th is 7am-7pm
Sun, Feb 25th is 11am-4pm
Mon-Fri, Feb 27th-Mar 1st is 7am-7pm
Location (and Parking Info):
-Colleyville Recreation Center, 5008 Roberts Rd., Colleyville, TX 76034 (We are in the Annex A building which is actually behind the main recreation center). I suggest you park in the lot to the south of the main bldg. since there are very few actually next to the Annex.
What to Wear (and what not to wear):
-Be comfortable but neat
-Workers and voters are prohibited from wearing anything that identifies a political party or a candidate - Neutral is the word of the day.
-Comfortable shoes are always a good idea but no one will be on their feet all day since we do rotate positions.
-I advise dressing in layers and bringing a light jacket or sweater. You just never know how hot or cold a room will be.
WHAT ABOUT FOOD?
-Definitely plan on bringing any special snacks you want to have throughout the day and for lunch/dinner as well as any drinks. You may have food orders delivered to our location.
-You may bring a small cooler
-There is a kitchen area with microwave, fridge, keurig, etc...
-There are a couple of different areas where we can step away for a short break to eat or just for a moment of quiet.
-Definitely plan on bringing any special snacks you want to have throughout the day and for lunch/dinner as well as any drinks. You may have food orders delivered to our location.
-You may bring a small cooler
-There is a kitchen area with microwave, fridge, keurig, etc...
-There are a couple of different areas where we can step away for a short break to eat or just for a moment of quiet.
TRAINING:
Clerks, especially new ones, do need to learn how to set up/break down equipment as well as how to operate it.
Here is the online training class. It's about 2 hours and very helpful! NOT REQUIRED but recommended - very helpful.
www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/onlinepollworker.shtml
Early voting clerk online training:
Election Day
There are some additional Online Training Videos (link below) from Tarrant County. These are each approx. 1-5 minutes long (about 45 minutes to watch them all). Please watch them all at least one time before Election Day. (Pay special attention to the following videos: Curbside Voting, Processing Provisional Voters, and Reprinting Barcodes)
https://www.tarrantcounty.com/en/elections/poll-workers/Election-Training-Videos.html
We will have on-site manuals for reference and several seasoned pros so do not be concerned or overwhelmed thinking you'll have to know and remember it all!
Clerks, especially new ones, do need to learn how to set up/break down equipment as well as how to operate it.
Here is the online training class. It's about 2 hours and very helpful! NOT REQUIRED but recommended - very helpful.
www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/onlinepollworker.shtml
Early voting clerk online training:
Election Day
There are some additional Online Training Videos (link below) from Tarrant County. These are each approx. 1-5 minutes long (about 45 minutes to watch them all). Please watch them all at least one time before Election Day. (Pay special attention to the following videos: Curbside Voting, Processing Provisional Voters, and Reprinting Barcodes)
https://www.tarrantcounty.com/en/elections/poll-workers/Election-Training-Videos.html
We will have on-site manuals for reference and several seasoned pros so do not be concerned or overwhelmed thinking you'll have to know and remember it all!
MASKS /CLEANING PROTOCOLS:
We do NOT require masks to be worn by poll workers or voters.
-You may choose to wear a mask or shield, if you prefer.
-We will have masks available if anyone wants one.
-Please be sure that any mask and clothing is free of political statements, party affiliation or candidate names
-No one will ever be prevented from wearing a mask.
-Hand sanitizer is available to voters upon entry and exit.
-Equipment will be cleaned and sanitized regularly throughout the voting day.
We do NOT require masks to be worn by poll workers or voters.
-You may choose to wear a mask or shield, if you prefer.
-We will have masks available if anyone wants one.
-Please be sure that any mask and clothing is free of political statements, party affiliation or candidate names
-No one will ever be prevented from wearing a mask.
-Hand sanitizer is available to voters upon entry and exit.
-Equipment will be cleaned and sanitized regularly throughout the voting day.
FINAL DETAILS:
-You will not be on your feet all day.
-Cell phones are not allowed while performing our poll worker responsibilities. There will be opportunities for brief breaks when you will be able to check for messages away from the voting area.
-Feel free to bring a book, magazine, etc... if you want. I do not anticipate having many slow periods since this primary election is expected to be very busy.
-We rotate through different activities/roles so please watch all of the training videos at least once so that you are somewhat familiar with terms and overall use of equipment.
-You will not be on your feet all day.
-Cell phones are not allowed while performing our poll worker responsibilities. There will be opportunities for brief breaks when you will be able to check for messages away from the voting area.
-Feel free to bring a book, magazine, etc... if you want. I do not anticipate having many slow periods since this primary election is expected to be very busy.
-We rotate through different activities/roles so please watch all of the training videos at least once so that you are somewhat familiar with terms and overall use of equipment.