{"id":351412,"date":"2020-03-17T09:36:41","date_gmt":"2020-03-17T14:36:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/voting\/arkansas-voting-guide.html"},"modified":"2026-02-11T12:45:55","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T17:45:55","slug":"arkansas-voting-guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/voting\/arkansas-voting-guide.html","title":{"rendered":"Arkansas Voting Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section data-testid=\"fl-simple-hero\" style=\"background-image:url(https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1749203182\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/voting-states-banners-bkg_voting-ar\/voting-states-banners-bkg_voting-ar.jpg?_i=AA)\" class=\"fl-simple-hero\">\n    <div class=\"fl-simple-hero-container fl-container fl-flex fl-items-center\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"fl-simple-hero-image\" src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1746112689\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/voting-states-maps-Arkansas\/voting-states-maps-Arkansas.png?_i=AA\" alt=\"\" data-testid=\"fl-simple-hero-image\">\n                <div class=\"fl-simple-hero-title\" data-testid=\"fl-simple-hero-title\">Voting in Arkansas <\/div>\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"fl-simple-hero-logo\" src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1749203334\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/voting-hdr_voting-logo-white-bg\/voting-hdr_voting-logo-white-bg.png?_i=AA\" alt=\"Your Voice. Your Rights. Your Vote.\" data-testid=\"fl-simple-hero-logo\">\n            <\/div>\n<\/section>\n    <div class=\"fl-container\">\n        <div class=\"updated-breadcrumb-list\">\n            <ol>\n                        <li>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\">FindLaw <\/a>\n                <span class=\"breadcrumb-separator\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\/<\/span>\n            <\/li>\n                                <li aria-current=\"page\">Arkansas Voting Guide<\/li>\n            <\/ol>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 fl-sectionWithSidebar fl-container fl-flex fl-flex-wrap fl-gap30\">\n<div class=\"fl-page-articles fl-section-main fl-section-main-full-width\"><h1 class=\"fl-no-margin-top\">Arkansas Voting Guide<\/h1>\n\n<section class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline\">\n    <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-content\">\n                    By <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/lyle-therese-a-hilotin-lee-j-d\/\">Lyle Therese A. Hilotin-Lee, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by <a\n                href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/laura-temme-esq\/\">Laura Temme, Esq.<\/a>\n                | Last updated\n        <time>\n                            February 11, 2026\n                    <\/time>\n    <\/div>\n\n    \n    <details class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle fl-gutenberg-byline-legally-reviewed\">\n        <summary>\n            <i class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n            Legally Reviewed\n        <\/summary>\n\n        <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle-content\">\n            <p><em>This article has been written and reviewed for legal accuracy, clarity, and style by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team.html\">FindLaw\u2019s team of legal writers and attorneys<\/a> and in accordance with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/company-history\/editorial-policy.html\">our editorial standards<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n\n    <details class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle fl-gutenberg-byline-fast-checked\">\n        <summary>\n            <i class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n            Fact-Checked\n        <\/summary>\n\n        <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle-content\">\n            <p><em>The last updated date refers to the last time this article was reviewed by FindLaw or one of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/contributing-authors.html\">contributing authors<\/a>. We make every effort to keep our articles updated. For information regarding a specific legal issue affecting you, please <a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/?fli=bylinelink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">contact an attorney in your area<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n<\/section>\n\n\n    <div class=\"fl-callout-text article-blockquote\">\n        <p><span data-term-id=\"56935797\">Arkansas<\/span> requires voters to be <span data-term-id=\"56935831\">U.S. citizens<\/span>, at least 18 years old, and registered at least 30 days before <span data-term-id=\"56935798\">Election Day<\/span>. <span data-term-id=\"56935806\">Photo ID<\/span> is mandatory for both <span data-term-id=\"56935807\">in-person<\/span> and <span data-term-id=\"56935828\">mail-in<\/span> voting. <span data-term-id=\"56935797\">Arkansas<\/span> does not offer same-day <span data-term-id=\"56935799\">voter registration<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Welcome to FindLaw&#8217;s <span data-term-id=\"56935832\">Arkansas<\/span><span data-term-id=\"56935832\"> Voter<\/span><span data-term-id=\"56935832\"> Guide<\/span>. Here, you&#8217;ll find important information about your right to vote and specific rules for <span data-term-id=\"56935797\">Arkansas<\/span>, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Who is eligible to vote<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span data-term-id=\"56935799\">Voter registration<\/span> processes and deadlines<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Rules for <span data-term-id=\"56935828\">mail-in<\/span> and <span data-term-id=\"56935807\">in-person<\/span> voting<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Special accommodations<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>What you can do if you see illegal activity at the polls<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Who Is Eligible to Vote in <span data-term-id=\"56935797\">Arkansas<\/span>?<\/h2>\n<p>To<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sos.arkansas.gov\/elections\/voter-information\/voter-registration-information\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\"><u> <\/u><u>vote in the <span data-term-id=\"56935821\">upcoming elections<\/span><\/u><\/a>\u200b\u200b in <span data-term-id=\"56935797\">Arkansas<\/span>, you must be:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>A <span data-term-id=\"56935831\">U.S. citizen<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>A resident of <span data-term-id=\"56935797\">Arkansas<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>18 years of age or older on <span data-term-id=\"56935798\">Election Day<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You may not vote in <span data-term-id=\"56935797\">Arkansas<\/span> if you&#8217;re a convicted felon and haven&#8217;t completed your entire sentence or received a pardon. Your sentence includes any prison time, probation, and parole. A person also cannot vote if a judge has deemed them mentally incompetent.<\/p>\n<p>Once you have fully completed your sentence for a felony conviction (including all probation and parole), your <span data-term-id=\"56935812\">voting rights<\/span> are automatically restored in <span data-term-id=\"56935797\">Arkansas<\/span>, and you may register to vote.<\/p>\n<h2>Your Fundamental <span data-term-id=\"56935812\">Voting Rights<\/span> in <span data-term-id=\"56935797\">Arkansas<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As a registered <span data-term-id=\"56935802\">Arkansas<\/span><span data-term-id=\"56935802\"> voter<\/span>, you have the right to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Vote privately<\/strong> without anyone watching how you mark your ballot, unless you request assistance<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Receive assistance<\/strong> from a person of your choice (except your employer or union representative) or from two <span data-term-id=\"56935825\">election officials<\/span> if you need help due to disability or inability to read<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Bring notes or <span data-term-id=\"56935824\">sample ballots<\/span><\/strong> to help you remember your choices (no electronic devices allowed in voting areas)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Receive a replacement ballot<\/strong> if you make a mistake before submitting your original ballot<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Access your <span data-term-id=\"56935805\">polling place<\/span><\/strong> even if you have a disability\u2014<span data-term-id=\"56935805\">polling places<\/span> must meet accessibility requirements<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Vote free from harassment<\/strong> based on your race, ethnicity, language, or other protected characteristics<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Remain in line<\/strong> if you arrive at your <span data-term-id=\"56935805\">polling place<\/span> before closing time, even if the line extends past closing<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Vote by <span data-term-id=\"56935822\">provisional ballot<\/span><\/strong> if your <span data-term-id=\"56935827\">eligibility<\/span> is questioned (you have until 12 p.m. on the Monday after <span data-term-id=\"56935798\">Election Day<\/span> to provide proper identification)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Understanding your rights helps ensure you can participate fully in the democratic process.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"fl-section-sidebar\">\n                        \n\n<div class=\"generalCardContainer\">\n            \n<div\n    class=\"fl-image-card fl-image-card--no-max-width fl-image-card--no-min-height fl-card-with-children fl-latl-card fl-image-card-title-on-image fl-flex fl-flex-column\"\n>\n                    <span class=\"\"\n        >\n\n            <div class=\"fl-image-card-image-wrapper fl-image-card-image-wrapper-default\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\n                     src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1749203404\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/voting-stock-gettyimages-478598956\/voting-stock-gettyimages-478598956.jpg?_i=AA\"\n                     alt=\"\"\n                ><\/img>\n                                    <span class=\"fl-eyebrow fl-image-card-eyebrow\">POLLING PLACE FINDER<\/span>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/span>\n\n        <div class=\"fl-image-card-content fl-flex-basis-100\">\n                    <h2>Where Do I Vote?<\/h2>\n<p>Get your polling location information by searching with your address on the Arkansas Secretary of State Website.<\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n            <div\n            class=\"fl-latl-card-footer fl-flex fl-items-center fl-justify-center\"\n        >\n                    <a class=\"fl-latl-card-footer-link fl-text-lg-medium fl-flex fl-items-center fl-justify-center\" href=\"https:\/\/portal.arkansas.gov\/service\/ar-election-polling-place-search\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\n                <span>FIND OUT WHERE TO VOTE<\/span>\n                <i class=\"fa fa-angle-right medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                    <\/a>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"fl-section fl-how-it-works\">\n    <div class=\"fl-container\">\n        <h2 class=\"fl-title-H2 fl-text-center\">How To Register in Arkansas<\/h2>\n        <div class=\"fl-text-center\"><p>There are several ways to register to vote in Arkansas. This includes registering:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"fl-how-it-works-cards grid fl-mt30\">\n                            <div class=\"fl-icon-card\">\n                                        <div\n                        class=\"fl-icon-card-icon\"\n                        data-testid=\"icon-card-icon\"\n                    >\n                        <img decoding=\"async\"\n                            src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1749203342\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/voting-howToRegister-in-person\/voting-howToRegister-in-person.svg?_i=AA\"\n                                                        class=\"fl-icon-card-image\"\n                            aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                            loading=\"lazy\"\n                        \/>\n                    <\/div>\n                                        <h2\n                        class=\"fl-h3 fl-icon-card-title\"\n                        data-testid=\"icon-card-title\"\n                    >\n                        In Person\n                    <\/h2>\n                    <div\n                        class=\"fl-text-lg fl-icon-card-description\"\n                        data-testid=\"icon-card-description\"\n                    >\n                        <p>Visit the <span data-term-id=\"56935809\">county clerk&#8217;s office<\/span> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sos.arkansas.gov\/elections\/voter-information\/voter-registration-information\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>another state agency<\/u><\/a>\u200b to get a <span data-term-id=\"56935799\">voter registration<\/span> form.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"fl-icon-card\">\n                                        <div\n                        class=\"fl-icon-card-icon\"\n                        data-testid=\"icon-card-icon\"\n                    >\n                        <img decoding=\"async\"\n                            src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1749203424\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/voting-howToRegister-phone\/voting-howToRegister-phone.svg?_i=AA\"\n                                                        class=\"fl-icon-card-image\"\n                            aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                            loading=\"lazy\"\n                        \/>\n                    <\/div>\n                                        <h2\n                        class=\"fl-h3 fl-icon-card-title\"\n                        data-testid=\"icon-card-title\"\n                    >\n                        Online\n                    <\/h2>\n                    <div\n                        class=\"fl-text-lg fl-icon-card-description\"\n                        data-testid=\"icon-card-description\"\n                    >\n                        <p>You can request a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sos.arkansas.gov\/elections\/voter-information\/voter-registration-information\/request-for-a-voter-registration-application\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\"><u><span data-term-id=\"56935817\">Voter Registration<\/span><span data-term-id=\"56935817\"> Application<\/span><\/u><\/a>\u200b online. Note that this allows you to request an application, but you must still print, sign, and submit the completed form.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"fl-icon-card\">\n                                        <div\n                        class=\"fl-icon-card-icon\"\n                        data-testid=\"icon-card-icon\"\n                    >\n                        <img decoding=\"async\"\n                            src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1749203386\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/voting-howToRegister-dmv\/voting-howToRegister-dmv.svg?_i=AA\"\n                                                        class=\"fl-icon-card-image\"\n                            aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                            loading=\"lazy\"\n                        \/>\n                    <\/div>\n                                        <h2\n                        class=\"fl-h3 fl-icon-card-title\"\n                        data-testid=\"icon-card-title\"\n                    >\n                        At the DMV\n                    <\/h2>\n                    <div\n                        class=\"fl-text-lg fl-icon-card-description\"\n                        data-testid=\"icon-card-description\"\n                    >\n                        <p>Visit your local DMV office to get a voter registration form.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"fl-icon-card\">\n                                        <div\n                        class=\"fl-icon-card-icon\"\n                        data-testid=\"icon-card-icon\"\n                    >\n                        <img decoding=\"async\"\n                            src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1749203391\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/voting-howToRegister-mail\/voting-howToRegister-mail.svg?_i=AA\"\n                                                        class=\"fl-icon-card-image\"\n                            aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                            loading=\"lazy\"\n                        \/>\n                    <\/div>\n                                        <h2\n                        class=\"fl-h3 fl-icon-card-title\"\n                        data-testid=\"icon-card-title\"\n                    >\n                        By Mail\n                    <\/h2>\n                    <div\n                        class=\"fl-text-lg fl-icon-card-description\"\n                        data-testid=\"icon-card-description\"\n                    >\n                        <p>You can mail your <span data-term-id=\"56935817\">voter registration<\/span><span data-term-id=\"56935817\"> application<\/span> to your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sos.arkansas.gov\/uploads\/elections\/ARCountyClerks.pdf\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\"><u><span data-term-id=\"56935809\">county clerk&#8217;s office<\/span><\/u><\/a>\u200b.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 fl-sectionWithSidebar fl-container fl-flex fl-flex-wrap fl-gap30\">\n<div class=\"fl-page-articles fl-section-main fl-section-main-full-width\">\n<h2><span data-term-id=\"56935802\">Arkansas<\/span> <span data-term-id=\"56935799\">Voter<\/span> <span data-term-id=\"56935829\">Registration<\/span><span data-term-id=\"56935829\"> Deadlines<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You must send your application to an official <span data-term-id=\"56935799\">voter registration<\/span> office or have it postmarked at least <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sos.arkansas.gov\/elections\/voter-information\/voter-registration-information#:~:text=Registration%20Deadlines,Voter%20Registration%20Application.\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>30 days before<\/u><\/a>\u200b the <span data-term-id=\"56935844\">election date<\/span> you intend to vote. For applications sent by mail, the postmark date stamped by the post office will be the submission date.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-term-id=\"56935797\">Arkansas<\/span> does not offer same-day <span data-term-id=\"56935799\">voter registration<\/span>.<\/strong> You must register by the 30-day deadline to vote in an election.<\/p>\n<p>If you sent your application close to the <span data-term-id=\"56935799\">voter <\/span><span data-term-id=\"56935829\">registration<\/span><span data-term-id=\"56935829\"> deadline<\/span>, it is highly recommended that you confirm its status with the county clerk before <span data-term-id=\"56935798\">Election Day<\/span>.<\/p>\n<h2>How Can I Check My <span data-term-id=\"56935799\">Voter Registration<\/span>?<\/h2>\n<p>After your <span data-term-id=\"56935845\">local county clerk<\/span> processes your <span data-term-id=\"56935817\">Voter Registration<\/span><span data-term-id=\"56935817\"> Application<\/span>, they will send you a copy of your <span data-term-id=\"56935799\">voter registration<\/span> card. This process could take several weeks. Do not presume you are registered to vote until the county clerk sends your <span data-term-id=\"56935799\">voter registration<\/span> card.<\/p>\n<p>You can check your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.voterview.ar-nova.org\/voterview\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\"><u><span data-term-id=\"56935818\">voter registration<\/span><span data-term-id=\"56935818\"> status<\/span><\/u><\/a>\u200b through <span data-term-id=\"56935810\">VoterView<\/span>, or contact your <span data-term-id=\"56935809\">county clerk&#8217;s office<\/span> to confirm your registration.<\/p>\n<h2>How Do I Request an <span data-term-id=\"56935803\">Absentee Ballot<\/span>?<\/h2>\n<p>You can request to have an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sos.arkansas.gov\/elections\/voter-information\/absentee-voting\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\"><u><span data-term-id=\"56935826\">absentee ballot<\/span><span data-term-id=\"56935826\"> application<\/span><\/u><\/a>\u200b sent to you by contacting the county clerk where you&#8217;re registered to vote, or you can download one from the <span data-term-id=\"56935819\">Arkansas<\/span> <span data-term-id=\"56935842\">Secretary of State<\/span><span data-term-id=\"56935842\"> website<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p><span data-term-id=\"56935803\">Absentee ballots<\/span> are issued to <span data-term-id=\"56935802\">Arkansas<\/span><span data-term-id=\"56935802\"> voters<\/span> who:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cannot vote at their <span data-term-id=\"56935838\">polling site<\/span> on <span data-term-id=\"56935798\">Election Day<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Can&#8217;t vote <span data-term-id=\"56935807\">in person<\/span> due to illness or <span data-term-id=\"56935835\">physical disability<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Are serving in the military away from their <span data-term-id=\"56935805\">polling place<\/span>, or are they a dependent family member of such a person<\/li>\n<li>Are an <span data-term-id=\"56935833\">Arkansas<\/span><span data-term-id=\"56935833\"> resident<\/span> temporarily living outside the United States<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span data-term-id=\"56935803\">Absentee Ballot<\/span> Requirements<\/h3>\n<p><span data-term-id=\"56935797\">Arkansas<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/ar\/title-7-elections\/ar-code-sect-7-5-412\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">requires photo identification with <span data-term-id=\"56935803\">absentee ballots<\/span><\/a>. When you return your completed <span data-term-id=\"56935803\">absentee ballot<\/span>, you must include one of the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>A photocopy of a qualifying <span data-term-id=\"56935806\">photo ID<\/span><\/strong> (same types of ID accepted for <span data-term-id=\"56935807\">in-person<\/span> voting, listed below), OR<\/li>\n<li><strong>Your <span data-term-id=\"56935820\">driver&#8217;s license<\/span> number or state ID number AND the last four digits of your Social Security Number<\/strong> written on the <span data-term-id=\"56935826\">absentee ballot<\/span><span data-term-id=\"56935826\"> application<\/span> or return envelope as designated.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Failure to provide this identification will result in your <span data-term-id=\"56935803\">absentee ballot<\/span> being rejected.<\/p>\n<h3><span data-term-id=\"56935803\">Absentee Ballot<\/span> Deadlines<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Request deadline:<\/strong> <span data-term-id=\"56935826\">Absentee ballot<\/span><span data-term-id=\"56935826\"> applications<\/span> must be received by your county clerk by 7 days before <span data-term-id=\"56935798\">Election Day<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Return deadline:<\/strong> Completed <span data-term-id=\"56935803\">absentee ballots<\/span> must be received by your <span data-term-id=\"56935809\">county clerk&#8217;s office<\/span> by the close of polls on <span data-term-id=\"56935798\">Election Day<\/span>. Ballots received after polls close will not be counted, even if postmarked before <span data-term-id=\"56935798\">Election Day<\/span>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sos.arkansas.gov\/uploads\/elections\/County_Clerk_Contact_List_-_Rev._8-19-2020_.pdf\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>contact your county clerk<\/u><\/a>\u200b with other questions about <span data-term-id=\"56935816\">absentee voting<\/span>.<\/p>\n<h2>How Do I Vote on <span data-term-id=\"56935798\">Election Day<\/span>?<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sos.arkansas.gov\/elections\/voter-information\/voter-registration-information#:~:text=Pursuant%20to%20Act%20633%20of%202017%3A%20Verification%20of%20Voter%20Registration%20Requirements\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\"><u><span data-term-id=\"56935797\">Arkansas<\/span> law<\/u><\/a><strong>\u200b<\/strong> requires voters to verify their <span data-term-id=\"56935799\">voter registration<\/span> by providing a document or <span data-term-id=\"56935830\">identification card<\/span> that shows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A photo of the voter<\/li>\n<li>The name of the voter<\/li>\n<li>Proof that the State of <span data-term-id=\"56935797\">Arkansas<\/span>, the United States, or an accredited postsecondary educational institution issued the ID<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If the ID has an expiration date and is currently valid, it will be accepted. If the ID has expired, it will still be accepted if the expiration date is no more than four years before <span data-term-id=\"56935798\">Election Day<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>Acceptable forms of identification include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-term-id=\"56935797\">Arkansas<\/span> <span data-term-id=\"56935820\">driver&#8217;s license<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Photo <span data-term-id=\"56935830\">identification card<\/span> issued by the <span data-term-id=\"56935797\">Arkansas<\/span> Office of Motor Vehicles<\/li>\n<li>Concealed handgun carry license issued by <span data-term-id=\"56935797\">Arkansas<\/span><\/li>\n<li>U.S. passport<\/li>\n<li>Employee badge or ID issued by an <span data-term-id=\"56935797\">Arkansas<\/span> state or local government entity<\/li>\n<li>U.S. military identification document<\/li>\n<li>Student ID issued by an accredited <span data-term-id=\"56935797\">Arkansas<\/span> college or university<\/li>\n<li>Public college or university student ID issued by any state<\/li>\n<li>ID issued by an <span data-term-id=\"56935797\">Arkansas<\/span> public school<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-term-id=\"56935806\">Photo ID<\/span> is required for both <span data-term-id=\"56935807\">in-person<\/span> voting and <span data-term-id=\"56935800\">early voting<\/span>.<\/p>\n<h3>Voters in Care Facilities<\/h3>\n<p><span data-term-id=\"56935797\">Arkansas<\/span> does not require voters residing in licensed residential care facilities or long-term care facilities to present voter identification when voting <span data-term-id=\"56935807\">in person<\/span>. They can instead present a document from the facility administrator certifying their residency.<\/p>\n<h3>What If I Forget My ID?<\/h3>\n<p><span data-term-id=\"56935802\">Arkansas<\/span><span data-term-id=\"56935802\"> voters<\/span> who cannot provide acceptable identification can still vote using a <span data-term-id=\"56935822\">provisional ballot<\/span>. If you return by 12 p.m. on the Monday after\u00a0<span data-term-id=\"56935798\">Election Day<\/span>\u00a0and provide an ID or document meeting the requirements,\u00a0<span data-term-id=\"56935825\">election officials<\/span>\u00a0will count your vote.<\/p>\n<h2><span data-term-id=\"56935800\">Early Voting<\/span> in <span data-term-id=\"56935797\">Arkansas<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-term-id=\"56935800\">Early voting<\/span> allows <span data-term-id=\"56935802\">Arkansas<\/span><span data-term-id=\"56935802\"> voters<\/span> to cast their ballots before <span data-term-id=\"56935798\">Election Day<\/span>. The <span data-term-id=\"56935800\">early voting<\/span> period for <span data-term-id=\"56935804\">general elections<\/span> runs from 15 days before <span data-term-id=\"56935798\">Election Day<\/span> through the day before the election (ending at 5 p.m. on the Monday before <span data-term-id=\"56935798\">Election Day<\/span>).<\/p>\n<p><span data-term-id=\"56935806\">Photo ID<\/span> is required for <span data-term-id=\"56935800\">early voting<\/span>, just as it is required on <span data-term-id=\"56935798\">Election Day<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p><span data-term-id=\"56935800\">Early voting<\/span> typically takes place at the <span data-term-id=\"56935809\">county clerk&#8217;s office<\/span>. Some counties also allow voting at additional off-site locations. You can find your <span data-term-id=\"56935815\">polling location<\/span> using the <span data-term-id=\"56935819\">Arkansas<\/span><span data-term-id=\"56935819\"> Secretary of State<\/span>\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.voterview.ar-nova.org\/voterview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-term-id=\"56935805\">polling place<\/span> search<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The following is the typical schedule for <span data-term-id=\"56935800\">early voting<\/span> during <span data-term-id=\"56935814\">preferential primary<\/span> and <span data-term-id=\"56935804\">general elections<\/span> in <span data-term-id=\"56935797\">Arkansas<\/span>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Monday through Friday:<\/strong> 8 a.m. \u2013 6 p.m.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Saturdays:<\/strong> 10 a.m. \u2013 4 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-term-id=\"56935800\">Early voting<\/span> ends at 5 p.m. on the Monday before <span data-term-id=\"56935798\">Election Day<\/span>. Voting hours for off-site <span data-term-id=\"56935836\">early voting<\/span><span data-term-id=\"56935836\"> locations<\/span> may differ from the <span data-term-id=\"56935809\">county clerk&#8217;s office<\/span> hours. Check your local newspaper or contact your county clerk for specific times and locations.<\/p>\n<h2>Can I Bring a <span data-term-id=\"56935824\">Sample Ballot<\/span> to the <span data-term-id=\"56935805\">Polling Place<\/span>?<\/h2>\n<p>Yes. You can bring notes, a voter&#8217;s guide, or a <span data-term-id=\"56935824\">sample ballot<\/span> to help you remember your choices. Voters often use <span data-term-id=\"56935824\">sample ballots<\/span> to remember their choice of candidates and positions on <span data-term-id=\"56935813\">ballot measures<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>You cannot use electronic devices or cell phones inside the voting area, but you may bring paper notes or a printed <span data-term-id=\"56935824\">sample ballot<\/span>.<\/p>\n<h2><span data-term-id=\"56935805\">Polling Place<\/span> Accommodations<\/h2>\n<p>Federal and state law requires that <span data-term-id=\"56935805\">polling places<\/span> ensure voters with disabilities have the opportunity to exercise their <span data-term-id=\"56935812\">voting rights<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.congress.gov\/bill\/98th-congress\/house-bill\/5762\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>Voting Accessibility for the Elderly and Handicapped Act of 1984 (VAEHA)<\/u><\/a>\u200b mandates that all <span data-term-id=\"56935815\">polling locations<\/span> in federal elections be accessible to voters with disabilities. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.congress.gov\/107\/plaws\/publ252\/PLAW-107publ252.pdf\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>Help America Vote Act of 2002 (HAVA)<\/u><\/a>\u200b further requires that each <span data-term-id=\"56935815\">polling location<\/span> for federal elections have at least one voting system accessible to people with disabilities.<\/p>\n<h3>Curbside Voting<\/h3>\n<p><span data-term-id=\"56935797\">Arkansas<\/span> offers curbside voting for voters who are unable to enter the <span data-term-id=\"56935805\">polling place<\/span> due to age, <span data-term-id=\"56935835\">physical disability<\/span>, or illness.<\/p>\n<p>If you need curbside voting, notify a poll worker when you arrive, and two <span data-term-id=\"56935825\">election officials<\/span> (from different political parties) will bring a ballot to your vehicle.<\/p>\n<h3>Assistance for Voters with Disabilities<\/h3>\n<p>Voters who need assistance may receive help from:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A person of the voter&#8217;s choice (except the voter&#8217;s employer, an agent of the employer, or an officer or agent of the voter&#8217;s union)<\/li>\n<li>Two <span data-term-id=\"56935825\">election officials<\/span> from different political parties<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Each <span data-term-id=\"56935805\">polling place<\/span> must have accessible voting equipment that allows voters with disabilities to vote privately and independently.<\/p>\n<h2>What to Do About Voter Intimidation and Interference at the Polls<\/h2>\n<p>Every citizen has the right to cast their ballot free from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/voting\/how-do-i-protect-my-right-to-vote\/voter-intimidation-what-is-it-and-what-to-do.html\">interference or intimidation<\/a>. If you encounter problems at your <span data-term-id=\"56935805\">polling place<\/span> or witness conduct that appears illegal, it&#8217;s important to know your options for reporting and protecting your <span data-term-id=\"56935812\">voting rights<\/span>.<\/p>\n<h3>Recognizing Problems at the Polls<\/h3>\n<p>Under <span data-term-id=\"56935797\">Arkansas<\/span> law and federal <span data-term-id=\"56935812\">voting rights<\/span> statutes, certain activities at <span data-term-id=\"56935815\">polling locations<\/span> are prohibited:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Interference with the voting process,<\/strong> such as blocking entrances to <span data-term-id=\"56935805\">polling places<\/span>, creating disturbances that prevent voters from casting ballots, or physically interfering with voters.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Electioneering violations<\/strong> occur when someone campaigns or displays campaign materials within 100 feet of a <span data-term-id=\"56935805\">polling place<\/span> entrance. This prohibition extends to wearing campaign buttons, shirts, or hats inside this buffer zone.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Voter intimidation<\/strong> involves threatening or coercing voters, either to prevent them from voting or to influence their vote choice. This includes following voters, aggressive questioning about their right to vote, or making threats.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fraudulent activity<\/strong> encompasses voting under a false identity, voting multiple times, voting when ineligible (such as while serving a felony sentence), or assisting others in committing fraud.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Improper challenges<\/strong> occur when individuals systematically question voters&#8217; <span data-term-id=\"56935827\">eligibility<\/span> based on race, ethnicity, or other discriminatory factors rather than legitimate concerns.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Photography and recording<\/strong> inside <span data-term-id=\"56935797\">Arkansas<\/span> <span data-term-id=\"56935805\">polling places<\/span> is prohibited. Voters may not use cameras or recording devices in voting areas.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vote buying<\/strong> involves offering or accepting money, goods, or services in exchange for votes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>How to Report Problems at the Polls<\/h3>\n<p><strong>At the <span data-term-id=\"56935805\">polling place<\/span>:<\/strong> Immediately inform the election judge or poll workers. They have the authority to address disruptions and enforce <span data-term-id=\"56935797\">Arkansas<\/span> election laws. In many cases, issues can be resolved on-site.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact your county clerk:<\/strong> <span data-term-id=\"56935797\">Arkansas<\/span> county clerks oversee election administration in their jurisdictions. If poll workers cannot resolve the issue, contact your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sos.arkansas.gov\/uploads\/elections\/ARCountyClerks.pdf\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\"><u><span data-term-id=\"56935809\">county clerk&#8217;s office<\/span><\/u><\/a> directly.<\/p>\n<p>For serious violations or if local officials are unresponsive, contact the <span data-term-id=\"56935819\">Arkansas<\/span><span data-term-id=\"56935819\"> Secretary of State<\/span>&#8216;s Elections Division at (501) 682-5070. You can file complaints about:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Criminal activity such as fraud or intimidation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span data-term-id=\"56935825\">Election official<\/span> misconduct<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Help America Vote Act violations<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Systemic problems affecting multiple voters<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Federal authorities:<\/strong> The U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division investigates federal <span data-term-id=\"56935812\">voting rights<\/span> violations. Call 1-800-253-3931 or file complaints online, particularly for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Discrimination based on race, color, or language minority status<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Violations of the <span data-term-id=\"56935812\">Voting Rights<\/span> Act<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Intimidation affecting federal elections<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/866ourvote.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Election Protection Hotline<\/a> (866-OUR-VOTE \/ 866-687-8683) provides real-time <span data-term-id=\"56935801\">nonpartisan<\/span> support for voters experiencing difficulties. Volunteers can help you understand your rights and connect you with appropriate resources. Spanish language assistance is available at 888-VE-Y-VOTA (888-839-8682).<\/p>\n<h3>Protecting Your Vote<\/h3>\n<p>Even if you encounter problems, you still have options to cast your ballot:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Request a <span data-term-id=\"56935822\">provisional ballot<\/span><\/strong> if poll workers question your registration or <span data-term-id=\"56935827\">eligibility<\/span>. After voting provisionally, you have until noon on the Monday following <span data-term-id=\"56935798\">Election Day<\/span> to provide acceptable identification to your county clerk. If you do, your vote will count.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Stay in line<\/strong> if you arrive before the polls close. <span data-term-id=\"56935797\">Arkansas<\/span> law protects your right to vote if you&#8217;re in line when polls officially close, even if it takes additional time.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ask for help<\/strong> if you&#8217;re unsure about procedures or your rights. Poll workers should assist you, or you can call the Election Protection Hotline for guidance.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Document what you witness<\/strong> if you observe illegal activity. Note the time, location, specific behavior you witnessed, and anyone else who saw it. This information helps <span data-term-id=\"56935825\">election officials<\/span> and law enforcement investigate complaints.<\/p>\n<h2>Get Legal Help<\/h2>\n<p><span data-term-id=\"56935797\">Arkansas<\/span> <span data-term-id=\"56935825\">election officials<\/span> and law enforcement take violations seriously. Your report could help not only resolve your own situation but also protect other voters&#8217; rights and maintain election integrity.<\/p>\n<p>You can also contact an <a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/civil-rights\/arkansas\/?fli=dcta\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>attorney experienced in <span data-term-id=\"56935812\">voting rights<\/span> and election law<\/u><\/a> if you feel your <span data-term-id=\"56935812\">voting rights<\/span> have been violated. Election law attorneys can provide guidance about your specific situation and may be able to intervene if your rights are being violated.<\/p>\n<p>The democratic process depends on fair, accessible elections. 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<span class=\"fl-button-content\">Submit<\/span>\n                    <i\n                        class=\"fa fa-angle-right medium\"\n                        aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                    ><\/i>\n                <\/button>\n                <button\n                    class=\"was-this-helpful__feedback-button was-this-helpful__feedback-button--cancel fl-button primary disabled\"\n                    type=\"reset\"\n                >\n                    <span class=\"fl-button-content\">Cancel<\/span>\n                    <i\n                        class=\"fa fa-times-circle medium\"\n                        aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                    ><\/i>\n                <\/button>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/form>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"was-this-helpful__thank-you-message\" role=\"status\">\n        <i class=\"was-this-helpful__thank-you-message-icon fa fa-check\"><\/i>\n        <p class=\"was-this-helpful__thank-you-message-text\" aria-live=\"polite\"><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"fl-section-sidebar\"><div class=\"fl-contact-information\">\n    <h2 class=\"fl-h2 fl-contact-information-title\">Additional Information<\/h2>                        <a class=\"fl-text-sm-bold fl-contact-information-organization\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sos.arkansas.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Arkansas Secretary of State<\/a>\n                <div class=\"fl-text-sm fl-contact-information-address\"><p>Executive Office State Capitol, Suite 256<br \/>\n500 Woodlane Avenue<br \/>\nLittle Rock, AR 72201<br \/>\n501-682-1010<\/p>\n<\/div>    <p class=\"fl-text-sm fl-no-margin\"><span class=\"fl-contact-information-label fl-bold-text\">Phone:<\/span>501-682-5070<\/p>    <p class=\"fl-text-sm fl-no-margin\"><span class=\"fl-contact-information-label fl-bold-text\">Fax:<\/span>n\/a<\/p>            <p class=\"fl-text-sm fl-no-margin\"><span class=\"fl-contact-information-label fl-bold-text\">Email:<\/span><a href=\"mailto:electionsemail@sos.arkansas.gov\">electionsemail@sos.arkansas.gov<\/a><\/p>\n        <p class=\"fl-text-sm fl-no-margin\"><span class=\"fl-contact-information-label fl-bold-text\">Web:<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sos.arkansas.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.sos.arkansas.gov\/<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"fl-free-text-component fl-free-text-component-light fl-free-text-component-\">\n    <div class=\"fl-container\">\n                    <h2 class=\"fl-title-H2 fl-no-margin fl-text-center\">Arkansas Voting Resources<\/h2>\n                <p style=\"text-align: center;font-size: 18px\">Your vote counts. Take the time and learn how and when to vote.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"fl-divider fl-divider-no-vertical fl-divider-white\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\"\n        aria-hidden=\"true\"\n        src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1748942224\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/general-thumbnails-latl-icon-voting-divider\/general-thumbnails-latl-icon-voting-divider.png?_i=AA\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"\n        alt=\"\"\n    \/>\n<\/div>\n\n\n                                \n\n<div class=\"generalCardContainer\">\n            <div class=\"cards-container cards-wrapper fl-cards-white\">\n            <div class=\"cards-container__content\">\n                \n<div\n    class=\"fl-image-card fl-image-card--no-max-width fl-image-card--no-min-height fl-card-with-children fl-latl-card fl-image-card-title-on-image fl-flex fl-flex-column\"\n>\n                    <span class=\"\"\n        >\n\n            <div 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class=\"fa fa-angle-right medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                    <\/a>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<div\n    class=\"fl-image-card fl-image-card--no-max-width fl-image-card--no-min-height fl-card-with-children fl-latl-card fl-image-card-title-on-image fl-flex fl-flex-column\"\n>\n                    <span class=\"\"\n        >\n\n            <div class=\"fl-image-card-image-wrapper fl-image-card-image-wrapper-default\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\n                     src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1749203456\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/voting-stock-gettyimages-1044529466\/voting-stock-gettyimages-1044529466.jpg?_i=AA\"\n                     alt=\"\"\n                ><\/img>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/span>\n\n        <div class=\"fl-image-card-content fl-flex-basis-100\">\n            <\/div>\n            <div\n            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