:The Right to be Heard," used by permission of the Norman Rockwell Family Foundation.
In the coming months, people who don't believe in democracy or your rights will expect you to forego your power and just get over it. They will dismiss you and tell you everything is just fine. Don't forget who you are. You are the product of the first nation based not on tribe or race or monarchy or religion, but based on the idea that we are all equal. You have in your DNA the bold ideals of free people whose forbears struggled and fought and died, not just for the idea of democracy but for a true love and commitment to each other. There are people who want to destroy that love and commitment and make us hate and distrust each other. But we will build a community that resists that effort every day and in every way, and we will win.
The mission of NEBCD is to encourage an educated electorate and get out the vote.
Be an Election Judge or Clerk
Assure Elections are Conducted Fairly
Election Judges and Clerks have a direct hand in ensuring that the election is conducted fairly and according to the rules.
Election Judges are trained, appointed and sworn in by the Bexar County Elections Office to oversee a polling station, answer questions and resolve disputes.
Election Clerks are trained, appointed and sworn in by the Bexar County Elections Office to check voter identification, sign in voters at the polling station, and assist the Election Judge and voters in other ways.
These are temporary, paid positions.
There is an acute need for Election Judges and Clerks.
The Elections Department needs more Spanish speakers for these jobs.
For more details about the jobs and qualifications for the jobs, go to this link.
To apply to become an Elections Judge or Clerk, go to this Bexar County Elections Office link.
See also the handbook for Elections Judges at this link.