Announcements & News
Additional Resources You’ll notice additional resource sections now available on the training center down below. The familiar Training & Personnel sections are still present. We’ve added new tabs:
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- Courses Offered – This lists the different training opportunities, who’s eligible, any minimum technology requirements, and any prerequisites.
- Training Tips & Troubleshooting – You’ll find FAQs & videos for best practices for online training environments and troubleshooting common errors you may encounter.
Training Documents & Resources
Current Election: May 3, 2025 Joint General and Special Elections
Early Voting Materials Election Day Materials If the link is not working, copy and paste the following url into your browser’s address bar: https://votetravis.gov/wp-content/uploads/EDIP-GR24-Training.pdf
Personnel Documents & Resources for Poll Workers
Training Courses Offered
Required Trainings
After a worker has attended the required in person training, they are eligible for online training opportunities provided they meet that class type’s prerequisites.
Full-length, In Person Training – 3.5 hours | Platform: In person | Minimum technology requirements: none | All EV Workers, ED Judges, & ED Alt Judges must attend in person training for their first election following a legislative session.
Full-length, Webinar Training – 2.5 hours | Platform: Webex | Minimum technology requirements: Internet access + computer or mobile device | All EV workers, ED Judges, & ED Alt Judges who have worked at least one election and no documentation of poor performance in most recent assignment.
In Person Refresher Training – 1.5 hours | Platform: In Person | Minimum technology requirements: none | All EV Workers, ED Judges, & ED Alt Judges who have worked at least one election and pass a full-length training exemption assessment.
Webinar Refresher Training – 1.5 hours | Platform: Webex | Minimum technology requirements: Internet access + computer or mobile device | All EV Workers, ED Judges, & ED Alt Judges who have worked at least one election and pass a full-length training exemption assessment.
Election Day Training for Early Voting Workers – 1 hour | ED Judges & ED Alt Judges who worked Early Voting AND met their Early Voting training requirement. Both in person and webinar options are available.
Early Voting Backup Worker Training – ~2 hours | Platform: Rise | Minimum technology requirements: Internet access + computer or mobile device | Early Voting Backup Workers | This training is a self-paced, asynchronous online training with interactive modules. This course must be completed in one session to receive the certificate of completion.
Election Day Clerk Training – ~1.5 hours | Platform: Rise | Minimum technology requirements: Internet access + computer or mobile device | Election Day Clerks | This training is a self-paced, asynchronous online training with interactive modules. This course must be completed in one session to receive the certificate of completion.
Supplemental Resources
In addition to required training, several optional supplemental resources are available for workers to test and improve their knowledge base. These resources are self-paced with interactive modules. They do not need to be completed in order or in one sitting.
- Election Day Clerk Review Modules – COMING SOON!
- ADA Compliance Modules – COMING SOON!
- SIMULATOR: ePollbook – COMING SOON!
- SIMULATOR: Ballot & Seal Certificate – COMING SOON!
Training Tips & Troubleshooting
UNDER CONSTRUCTION!
This section is actively being worked on! Some materials are already added here, but check back soon for more troubleshooting materials.
Use the troubleshooting tips below to help troubleshoot any issues accessing your online training.
Troubleshooting
Webex – Logging In
- FAQ for Accessing Online Training
- Using a smart phone or tablet/iPad
- PCs: edge/chrome/firefox/desktop application
- Macs: safari/chrome/firefox/desktop application
- Mobile (android): chrome/samsung/app
- Mobile (apple): chrome/safari/app
RISE
- PCs: edge/chrome/firefox/desktop application
- Macs: safari/chrome/firefox/desktop application
- Mobile (android): chrome/samsung/app
- Mobile (apple): chrome/safari/app
Guardian Gazette
Poll Worker Newsletter: We have an email newsletter called the Guardian Gazette, for Guardians of Democracy like you! Opt in to receive it for helpful tips, Elections Staff spotlights, election news, and more.
Manual Revisions
We strongly encourage poll workers to retain their Training Manual from election to election. This reduces waste, cost, AND allows you to keep any handwritten notes or reminders you may have jotted down during the election.
To determine which manual version you are using, look in the top left corner of the inside cover of your manual for a month and date. Then review our Revision Tracker to identify any outdated material your manual may contain.
| Manual (revision date) | Supplemental to use |
| November 5, 2024 Manual (September 2024) | December 14, 2024 Supplemental Handout |
| May 4, 2024 Manual (March 2024) | December 14, 2024 Supplemental Handout |
*Any manual used prior to the May 4, 2024 Local Election is not recommended for current use.