Poll Worker Pay Rates for March 3, 2026, Primary Election

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

2026-0024 Poll Worker Pay Rates for March 3, 2026, Primary Election On a motion made by Commissioner Dr. Elba Garcia, and seconded by Commissioner Andrew Sommerman, the following order was passed and adopted by the Commissioners Court of Dallas County, State of Texas: BRIEFING DATE: January 6, 2026 FUNDING SOURCE: 1210 Be it resolved and ordered that the Dallas County Commissioners Court does hereby On a motion made by TBD, and seconded by TBD, the following order will be voted on by the Commissioners Court of Dallas County, State of Texas: Be it resolved and ordered that the Dallas County Commissioners Court does hereby find that supplementing the pay of poll workers for the 2026 Primary Election serves a predominant public purpose and provides a benefit to the County, and approve the pay rates for individuals working as Election Day poll workers, Central Count workers, and Ballot Board members for the 2026 Primary Election as follows: •Election Day Presiding Judges: $24.22 per hour for services and duties performed from two hours before the polls open until two hours after the later of the polls closing or the last voter has voted •Central Count Judges, and Ballot Board Judges: $24.22 per hour worked •Election Day Clerks: $18.24 per hour for services and duties performed from two hours before the polls open until two hours after the later of the polls closing or the last voter has voted •Central Count Clerks and Ballot Board Members: $18.24 per hour worked