AR · 2026 midterms
Early voting in Arkansas
Oct 19 – Nov 2, 2026
Early voting in Arkansas starts Oct 19, 2026.
Quick answers for Arkansas
Short, sourced answers to common questions. If something looks off, trust the official site.
Last checked Oct 10, 2026
When can I vote early in Arkansas?
Early voting runs Oct 19, 2026 through Invalid Date. Hours and sites are set locally.
Is it too late to register in Arkansas?
Registration closed on Oct 5, 2026. Use the official election site to check whether you are still registered and what you can do next.
Do I need ID to vote in Arkansas?
You need a photo ID issued by the US, Arkansas, or an accredited Arkansas college or university (license, state ID, passport, military ID, carry license, Arkansas college student or employee ID, or a voter verification card from your county clerk). Without one, you vote provisionally and have until noon the Monday after the election to show ID.
Can college students vote where they go to school in Arkansas?
You can register at your school address or stay registered at home. Student IDs from Arkansas colleges count as voter ID, but out-of-state school IDs don't. If you're registered at home and away at school on Election Day, you can vote absentee.
When is the mail ballot request deadline in Arkansas?
Request your mail ballot by Oct 27, 2026. Mail, fax or email applications must be received by Oct 27.
When does my mail ballot have to arrive in Arkansas?
Your ballot must be received by Nov 3, 2026 at 7:30 AM. Mailed ballots must reach the county clerk by 7:30 PM on Election Day.
Where can I look up my ballot in Arkansas?
Use Arkansas's county or state ballot lookup tool to check your voter record and mail ballot details. We have not confirmed full status tracking on this link.
Can I take a photo of my ballot in Arkansas?
No Arkansas law addresses ballot selfies either way. Check with your county, and don't photograph other voters.
Can I vote with a felony record in Arkansas?
You can register again once your sentence is discharged (prison, probation and parole done) or pardoned. Bring the county clerk proof of discharge and proof you've paid all supervision fees, court costs, fines and restitution.
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Dates move and counties set hours inside these windows. Before you make the trip, confirm with Arkansas's election office.
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