Arkansas Voting Guide

When is Arkansas's voter registration deadline?

Your application must be at least on its way to an official voter registration agency no later than 30 days prior to Election Day. The postmark on a mail-in application is considered its submission date. If you have not received your confirmation and Election Day is coming up, call your county clerk's office.

How do I request an absentee ballot in Arkansas?

You may request to have an absentee ballot application sent to you by asking the county clerk where you're registered to vote. You may also download an absentee ballot application.

Absentee ballots are issued to Arkansas voters who:

• Are unavoidably absent from your polling site on Election Day
• Can't vote due to illness or physical disability
• Are serving in the military away from your polling place, or are a dependent family member of such a person
• Are an Arkansas resident temporarily living outside the United States

What do I need to bring to the polls in Arkansas?

At the polling place, you will be asked by a precinct worker for your name, address, and date of birth. You will also be asked to show some form of identification. Accepted forms of ID are:

• A current and valid photo ID
• A current utility bill
• A bank statement
• A government check
• A paycheck

If you don't have ID, the election official will instruct you on obtaining a provisional ballot.

What special accommodations are available?

Each of Arkansas' polling places have equipment in place to help disabled voters. Some precincts have electronic voting equipment for citizens who need it. Here is a guide to which accommodations are made in each Arkansas county.

What do I do if I see something illegal at the polls?

If you see or experience anything that seems illegal at the polls, or have complaints about an election official, you should report it.

Notify the Arkansas State Board of Election Commissioners if you:

• Witness a crime such as voter fraud or intimidation
• Believe an election official broke the law or abused their discretion
• Experienced a violation of the Help America Vote Act

You can also contact an attorney experienced in voting laws if you feel your voting rights have been violated.