Voting: Important info
am I eligible to vote?
You must be registered to vote at least 30 days prior to election day in the state of Arkansas. The requirements to register include:
Be a U.S. citizen
Be an Arkansas resident (residing in Arkansas at least 30 days before the first election in which you plan to vote)
Be 18 or turn 18 on or before the next election
Not be convicted of a felony without your sentence having been discharged or pardoned
Not be presently adjudged mentally incompetent as to your ability to vote by a court of competent jurisdiction
Must not claim the right to vote in another other county or state
am I registered to vote?
You must be registered to vote at least 30 days prior to election day in the state of Arkansas. Click the button below to find out if you are registered.
How do I register to vote?
If you meet the eligibility requirements, you must complete a paper application to do so. You can obtain a printable application online, request one in the mail, or request one in person at your local county clerk, DMV, public library, or other designated locations. Please check the Arkansas Secretary of State’s website for more information.
What if I need to update my registration?
You can update your voter registration using the same paper application. Please click below to access the application.
What if I need an absentee ballot?
To be qualified to vote an absentee ballot, you must meet one of the following criteria:
You will be unavoidably absent from your polling site on election day, OR
You will be unable to attend your polling site on election day due to illness or physical disability, OR
You are a member of the Uniformed Services, merchant marines or the spouse or a dependant family member and are away from your polling location due to the member’s active duty status, OR
A U.S. citizen whose residence is in Arkansas but is temporarily living outside the territorial limits of the United States.
where do i vote?
You can find your polling location by clicking on the button below.
When do I vote?
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Primary Election Early Voting Begins
Polls Open
Monday-Friday, 8 am to 6 pm
Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm
Early Voting Ends Monday, March 2, 2026 at 5 pm
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Primary Election Date
Polls Open from 7:30 am to 7:30 pm
Monday, October 19, 2026
General Election Early Voting Begins
Polls Open
Monday-Friday, 8 am to 6 pm
Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm
Early Voting Ends Monday, November 2, 2026 at 5 pm
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
General Election Date
Polls Open from 7:30 am to 7:30 pm