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Colorado County Elections

Rebecka LaCourse, Election Administrator
1117 Travis Street
Columbus, TX 78934
Phone:  979-732-6860
Email:  elections@co.colorado.tx.us

 

Colorado County Election Mission Statement:  To uphold a high level of professional election standards in order to earn and preserve public confidence in the electoral process.

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  • The office of Elections Administrator was created by Commissioner’s Court in 2019 under the Texas Election Code Chapter 31, Subchapter B.

    The Elections Administrator is responsible for all federal, state, and county elections. In addition, cities, school districts, and political subdivisions contract with the office to conduct their election.

    The office is responsible for all voting equipment owned by Colorado County including testing, maintenance, storage, rental, and transport to voting locations.

    The Elections Administrator also serves as the County Voter Registrar, and supervises all voter registration for the county.

    The Elections Administrator also serves as the Early Voting Clerk, and serves to accept filings of Campaign Finance, Appointments of Campaign Treasurers, and other filings related to campaign finance.

    The Election Administrator has the duty to report certain jury exemptions to the state per Sections 62.108, and 62.001(e) of the Government Code.  This includes permanent exemptions for over 70 years of age, and court ordered exemptions.

    Critical operations include the following:

    • Voter Registration
    • Providing voter and election information to the community
    • Ballot creation and certification
    • Testing of equipment before and after each election
    • Poll worker coordination and communication
    • Transporation of ballots and voting equipment to and from polling locations
    • Voter check-in to include verifying identity and eligibility
    • Unofficial results tabulation on election night
    • Delivery of results to the public
    • Canvass of official results
    • Secure storage of voting devices, elections records, and electronic media during the preservation period

     

    Central Count Station Plan (PDF)

    Colorado County Election Board (PDF) - Notice of Meeting, Agenda, and Minutes

    Appointed election officials for Nov. 2024 - Nov. 2026 (PDF)

     

  • Link to National Poll Worker Recruitment Day
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    Election Judge

    A person appointed by the Commissioners Court (or by the county chair of a political party in a primary) for an upcoming election. This person in charge of the operation of a particular polling place on election day. He/she contacts the polling place and makes arrangements for opening/closing the polling place election day. Picking up supplies, gathering any additional clerks set by the Elections Coordinator and returning supplies to Central Count the night of the election.
     

    Alternate Judge

    A person appointed by the Commissioners Court (or by the county chair of a political party in a primary) for an upcoming election. This person is to assist the Election Judge in their duties. If for any reason the Election Judge is unable to perform their duties it's the responsibility of the Alternate Judge to step in and take over as Elections Judge. The Alternate Judge is to be affiliated with a different political party than that of the Election Judge.
     

    Clerk

    A clerk is appointed by the Election Judge of a polling place. The clerk is to assist the Judge and Alternate Judge in performing the assigned duties that they are given.
     

    Bilingual Election Clerk

    Is appointed by the Election Coordinator. The number of clerks needed depends on the polling place and the amount of Spanish sur-names in that particular precinct. The bilingual clerk is to assist any Spanish speaking voter that may need assistance during their voting process. The bilingual clerk may need to read the ballot to the voter or answer any questions the voter may have. The bilingual clerk is to assist the Judge and Alternate Judge into performing the assigned duties that they are given.

    Other Election Rolls


    Early Ballot Board
    Resolution Board
    Central Count Station
    Student Election Clerks

     

    Criminal Background Checks for Colorado County Election Officials (PDF)

    Volunteer Deputy Registrar   

      • If you are interested in becoming a volunteer deputy registrar so you can register people to vote pleases contact our office and find out about training being offered.

      Volunteer Deputy Registrar Training

      • In person training - RSVP Required: 

        • January 22, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
        •  August 27, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. 
      • On-Line DVR Class  
        • Testing required in person (please schedule an appointment).   

      Training

       

      2025 Training Schedule

       

      Election Official Training 

      Class times are 9:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.

      Spring Election Training (Local Elections)

      • Early Voting Ballot Board – Monday, March 24, 2025 (9:30 a.m. only)
      • Pollbook (Qualifying a Voter) Refresher - Tuesday, March 25, 2025
      • No Pressure Refresher (Ballot Styles) - Wednesday, March 26, 2025
      • Self-Guided Equipment Refresher - Thursday, March 27, 2025

       

      Fall Election Training (Constitutional Amendment Election)

      Class subjects are pending the 89th legislative session

      • Early Voting Ballot Board - Monday, September 29, 2025 (9:30 only)
      • TBD- Tuesday, September 30, 2025
      • TBD – Wednesday, October 01, 2025
      • TBD – Thursday, October 02, 2025

       

      These classes are designed to give guidance in specific areas to help decrease classroom sizes and long periods of training.  Training classes are an estimated 2 hours.

      All Classes will have a maximum of 10 and be held at the Colorado County Election Center, 1117 Travis St., Columbus, TX 78934.  RSVP Required, unless otherwise indicated.

      All classes are open to the public.  On-Line Poll Worker Classes available by clicking link below.

      On-line poll worker training
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    • The poll watcher training can be accessed on the SOS’s website through the Texas Election Training Portal available on www.VoteTexas.gov and on the SOS’s main website, www.sos.texas.gov. Upon entering the portal, the poll watcher will click the tab “Sign up for the Course here!” and select Poll Watcher training from the drop-down menu.