• MON OCTOBER 7: Last day to register to vote in the General Election
• MON OCTOBER 21: Early voting begins for the General Election. Limited polling locations are open between 8 am-6 pm on weekdays and 10 am-4 pm on Saturdays, ending at 5 pm on Mon., Nov. 4th.
• TUE OCTOBER 29: Last day to apply for an absentee ballot
• FRI NOVEMBER 1: Last day to update your registration if you've moved counties within Arkansas
• MON NOVEMBER 4: Last day of early voting
• TUE NOVEMBER 5: General Election Day: Polls open from 7:30 am-7:30 pm.
• TUE DECEMBER 3: Runoff election, if needed, for General Election
• FRI DECEMBER 13: General Election Certification

1. Visit VoterView. Enter your first and last name and date of birth under “Registration Information,” then click the blue “Look Up” button.
2. Scroll Down. Keep scrolling to the very bottom of the page, and you’ll see a blue PDF link under “Sample Ballot.”
3. Research and Prepare. Use your sample ballot to learn more about the candidates and issues. You can even print the PDF, mark your choices, and take it with you to the polls.

If your sample ballot isn’t online yet, contact your County Clerk for availability.

There are three primary ways to vote:

• Early, in-person (recommended)
• On Election day, in-person
• Via Absentee ballot

Early Voting

Early voting begins Monday, October 21, 2024 throughout the state. Designated polling locations are open from 8 am-6 pm on weekdays and 10 am-4 pm on Saturdays, ending at 5 pm on Monday, Nov. 4.

Visit VoterView to find your early voting locations, dates available, and times each location is open. There will be a link to a map for each location to make it very easy to avoid any lines and vote early.

Where to Vote

Visit VoterView to find a list of your voting locations, dates available, and times each location is open. The locations and times do vary between Early Voting and on General Election Day, so pay close attention to find the proper location.

Election Day

Election day is on Tuesday, November 5th, 2024.

Registered voters are required to present a photo ID to election workers. The identification must not be expired by more than four years.

Election workers will accept these photo IDs as proof of identity:

• An Arkansas driver's license
• An Arkansas state ID
• An Arkansas concealed carry handgun license
• A U.S. passport
• A U.S. military ID document
• A student or employee ID card issued by a postsecondary educational institution
• A public assistance ID card with photo issued by Arkansas or the federal government
• A voter ID card with photo issued by the County Clerk

The photo ID is used to verify your picture and name only, not your address. When asked for your address at the polling location, give the address where you are registered to vote.

NOTE: if you have moved you must update your voter registration. This does not happen automatically. If you have moved to a different county, you must update your address with the County Clerk in your new county at least 4 days prior to Election Day.

Absentee Ballot

Each voter must request an absentee ballot if:

• They will be unavoidably absent from their polling site on Election Day
• They are unable to vote in person on Election Day because of an illness or physical disability
• They are a resident of a long-term care or residential facility licensed by the state
• They are a member of the Uniformed Services, merchant marines or the spouse or a dependent family member and are away from their polling location due to the member’s active duty status
• They are a U.S. citizen whose residence is in Arkansas but are temporarily living outside the territorial limits of the United States

An absentee ballot request form can be found here.

Once received, please verify that your absentee ballot matches your sample ballot available on VoterView. If it does not, contact your county clerk immediately.

Instructions on how to complete the absentee ballot request form can be found here. Please follow the instructions very closely. This can be a confusing process with a lot of tedious steps that have to be completed within a very specific timeline.

Deadlines for requesting and returning an absentee ballot application and for returning the absentee ballot can be found here.

Provisional Voting

If you believe you are registered to vote, but your registration cannot be confirmed by election officials after contacting the county clerk, or if you do not have a valid form of ID, you are entitled to vote a Provisional Ballot. A provisional ballot is one that is secured and kept separate from other voted ballots. It will be counted only if it is determined you are legally registered.

If you are casting a provisional ballot due to not having proper ID, you are required to present valid ID to the county clerk or county election commission by noon on Monday, November 11.

All provisional voters will be notified of the outcome of their provisional vote.

Fail-Safe Voting

If you move to a new address within your current precinct, you have the right to vote in that precinct after filling out a change-of-address form.

If you move to a new address in your county, but outside the precinct where you’re registered, you have the right to vote at your new precinct and fill out a change-of-address form there.

Here’s a quick rundown of what happens when you show up to cast your vote.

• Check-In with an Election Official: When you arrive, an election official will greet you and ask for your name, address, and date of birth.
• Show Your I.D. They’ll ask to see an approved form of identification.
  For First-Time Voters: If this is your first time voting in a federal election and you registered by mail, you’ll need either a photo ID or a document like a utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, or government paper showing your name and address.
• Sign In and Get Your Ballot. You’ll sign in on the voter registration list or electronic poll pad. Then, the official will give you your ballot or point you to a voting machine.
• Mark Your Choices. Head to a voting booth and take your time marking your choices. You have up to 5 minutes. Tip: Bring your marked sample ballot from VoterView to make this even quicker.
• Submit Your Ballot. If you’re voting with paper, drop it into the ballot box or electronic scanner when you’re done.
• Grab Your Sticker! On your way out, an election official will ask if you want an “I Voted” sticker!

How to Handle Problems

NO ID? UNABLE TO CONFIRM REGISTRATION? Vote Provisional. The official will walk you through voting a Provisional Ballot, so you can still participate. Your ballot is not placed in the tabulator at this time. You will be given instructions for returning to the County Clerk or election commission with proper documents, if needed. Furthermore you will be notified if your provisional ballot was counted or not and if not, the reason why.

Having a legal issue? Call the ACLU of Arkansas Election Protection Hotline at 866-687-8683 (English), 479-763-2822 (Spanish/Español), 888-274-8683 (Asian languages), 844-418-1682 (Arabic), or 301-818-8683 (ASL video call).