Become A Deputy Voter Registrar
Who are Volunteer Deputy Registrars?
Volunteer Deputy Registrars (VDRs) are individuals who generously give their time and effort to eligible Texans to help them register to vote. These volunteers play a vital role by increasing voter registration participation and ensuring that every eligible citizen has a voice in the electoral process. Their commitment helps build a more engaged and informed community.
Qualifications for Becoming a VDR A Volunteer Deputy Registrar must:
be 18 years of age or older;
be a United States citizen; and
be a Texas resident.
A Volunteer Deputy Registrar must not:
have been determined to be totally mentally incapacitated or partially mentally incapacitated without the right to vote;
have been convicted of failing to deliver a voter registration application to a voter registrar;
have been convicted of identity theft under Section 32.51 of the Texas Penal Code; or
have any unresolved felony convictions.
Get Training
Join PXP to achieve Democratic victories in Texas through personal relationships with disenfranchised voters built by a community of volunteers who find, engage, and turn out their fellow Texans. Your first step is signing up for training! There are in person and virtual training options for your convenience!
The TX SOS Elections Division has created the resources below specifically for volunteer deputy registrars. For additional information, please contact your County Voter Registrar.
Local Resources
If you meet the criteria to become a DVR, to receive training through the County Elections Office, go down to the McLennan County Elections Office Monday through Friday (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM) located on 214 N 4th St #300, Waco, TX 76701.
It is incredibly important that we register as many people as possible if we want to fundamentally change the electorate in McLennan County. Becoming a deputy voter registrar is a great way to do your part in making that a reality. You could register everyone in your church, civic groups, workplace, etc.
DISCLAIMER: If for some reason you are ineligible or unable to become a DVR, you can still help people register. You can always carry voter registration cards to distribute to folks, but they have to be the ones to drop it in the mailbox. You can pick up voter registration cards at the Elections Office or at the MCDP Office (located on 3221 Franklin Ave #307, Waco, TX 76710).