Bienville Parish, Louisiana

Commissioner Training


Election Commissioner Re-Certification


Please share this information with your friends and neighbors, new commissioners are always welcomed to join our election team!

You must have the following qualifications to serve as a commissioner:

  1. You must be able to vote without assistance.
  2. You must not be a candidate in the election.
  3. You may be selected to serve in any precinct of the district in which you are registered to vote.
  4. You must not have been convicted of any election offense.
  5. You must not be a law enforcement officer. 

This course is open to anyone who wishes to re-certify or become a commissioner. In order to qualify as a commissioner, you must be present for an entire class and must pass a written test.

Candidates for commissioner are strongly encouraged to watch the 2 part video entitled “Election Day Training video” found on the Louisiana Secretary of State’s website. The web address is as follows: http://www.sos.la.gov/ElectionsAndVoting/GetInvolved/BecomeAnElectionWorker/Pages/default.aspx

You may also type “geauxvote” on your web browser and follow the links to election commissioner training. This video provides information which will help candidates better understand the Election Day process and assist candidates with the required written test administered at the end of the class. If you do not have a home computer, you may find one at your local branch library where you may watch the video and obtain assistance from the library personnel.

Anyone with questions may call the Clerk’s Office at 318-263-2123 or the Registrar of Voters at 318-263-7407

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