Presiding Judges (PJ)

• Leads the election board, supervises poll workers, and ensures duties are properly carried out.
• Maintains order and impartiality at the polling location, preventing campaigning or disruptions.
• Manages polling site setup, equipment, supplies, and ballot accounting.
• Verifies election board member assignments before Election Day.
• Oversees voter processing, including exceptions, provisional ballots, and spoiled ballots.
• Receives and secures absentee ballots delivered to the polling location.
• Communicates with the County Clerk’s Bureau of Elections as needed.
• Ensures proper reconciliation and delivers all election materials to the Clerk’s Office after polls close.

Election Judges (EJ)

• Greets voters, answers questions, and directs them to check-in.
• Monitors voter flow to keep lines moving smoothly.
• Ensures signage is visible and accurate throughout the day.
• Checks and restocks voting booths as needed.
• Issues sample ballots on request.
• Operates and monitors ballot tabulators.

Election Clerks (EC)

• Issues voter permits and ballots.
• Escalates voter exceptions to the Presiding Judge.
• Assists with ballot reconciliation when needed.
• Processes Same Day Registration (SDR) as a Deputy Clerk of Registration.

Technicians/Messengers

• Delivers ballot boxes, poll books, keys, equipment, and other election materials to designated locations.
• Collects absentee ballots and removable media from polling places and returns them to the County Clerk.
• Prepares and sets up election supplies and tabulators as assigned.
• Operates voter registration and election management software as needed.
• Maintains strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills while working in a fast-paced environment.
• Upholds democratic principles and ensures election integrity and accessibility.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs, hold a valid driver’s license, and complete Santa Fe County Defensive Driving training.

Pay: Messengers $24/hr | Early Voting $21–$24/hr | Election Day $350–$400 flat rate

• Registered voters in Santa Fe County
• High school students (18+)
• Community volunteers, retirees, veterans, students, newcomers

Traits of a great worker include professionalism, reliability, courtesy, attention to detail, tech-savviness, and good communication skills (bilingual skills are a plus!).

High school students age 16 and up can apply to become Student Election Workers. Duties may include greeting voters, issuing ballots, helping with setup and cleanup, and assisting as translators if qualified.

Pay: $350 daily flat rate on Election Day + $50 training stipend

Training: 4-hour in-person session + short online video

All election workers receive comprehensive training to ensure they feel prepared on Election Day. Training is mandatory for new and returning workers.

• Messengers: $22.00-$24.00* upon obtainment of tabulator certification/hr
• Early Voting: $21–$24/hr
• Election Day: $350–$400 flat daily rate