2025 NEW COMMISSIONER SCHOOLS 

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2025 Classes have not yet been scheduled.

                               

                                DATE TBA

                           West Cal Event Center

                           401 Arena Rd

                           Sulphur LA
                           6:00 - 9:00pm

 

                           DATE TBA

                           McNeese SEED Center / 2nd Floor

                           4310 Ryan St.

                           Lake Charles LA

 6:00 - 9:00pm

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REQUIREMENTS TO BECOME A NEW COMMISSIONER

 

• You are a registered voter in Calcasieu Parish at the time of the class or a person who is at least 17 years of age, provided that the person is enrolled in a high school or is participating at the twelfth grade level in a home study program approved by the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education

• You do NOT need assistance in voting.

• You will be required to attend a 3 hour training / Commissioner School

• You may NOT be a candidate in the Election.

• You have NOT been convicted of an Election offense.

 

 

INFO ABOUT COMMISSIONER SCHOOLS

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• New Commissioner Schools are held ONCE A YEAR.

• They are offered in multiple locations (Lake Charles, Sulphur, Vinton, for example)

• The class will last approximately 3 hours.

• You will be instructed on all aspects of the duties for Election day.

• You will have hands-on experience opening and closing a voting machine.

• You will take an open book test.

• You do NOT need to register.

• The class is free of charge.

• If selected to work, you will earn $200 per Election Day worked.

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PAY, WORK EXPECTATIONS, AND POSITIONS AVAILABLE 

 

• Election Day Worker

  • works only on Election Day

  • Earn up to $200

  • Arrive at least 30 min- 60 mins prior to polls opening

  • Able to work for the entire day

• Early Voting Worker

  • works for 7 days excluding Sundays

  • Earns $150 per day

  • Arrive at least 30 minutes prior to polls opening

  • Able to work for the entire day

• Expectations for ALL POSITIONS​

  • Provide your own transportation to your assigned precinct

  • You must remain at your location: you are unable to leave during your shift

  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be provided for you

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EXISTING COMMISSIONERS

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Once an individual becomes a Commissioner, the Clerk of Court offers continuing education to keep Commissioners informed of changes in laws and protocols.

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QUESTIONS AND GENERAL INFORMATION

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If further information is required please contact one of our
Directors of Elections

 

Directors of Elections

337-437-3558  Ext 430
elections@calcasieuclerk.gov

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