Poll hours: 7:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Arkansas poll hours for the next listed election are 7:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m..
State Election Guide
Arkansas election dates and voter deadlines
Arkansas 2026 election calendar with upcoming election dates, voter registration deadlines, early voting, absentee voting, poll hours, and official sources.
Before You Vote
Key voting questions
How can I find my polling location?
Use the Arkansas election office lookup or contact your local election office before Election Day.
What's on the Arkansas ballot in 2026?
Arkansas's current statewide calendar includes Arkansas General Election 2026 on November 3, 2026. Local ballots may include additional races, questions, or measures.
Who can vote in primaries in Arkansas?
Arkansas is an Open Primary State. Both State and Presidential Primary elections follow a structured process, allowing citizens to participate in the selection of political candidates.
Election Calendar
Arkansas current and upcoming election dates
Arkansas General Election 2026
November 3, 2026
November General election is held the Tuesday after the first Monday of the month of November
Poll hours: 7:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Official Arkansas General Election 2026 source
Key deadlines
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Absentee Ballot Request Begins
60 DAYS PRIOR TO THE GENERAL ELECTION Deadline for county clerks to make available applications for absentee ballots for the General Election. Ark. Code § 7-5-405(a)(1)
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Voting By-Mail
UOCAVA DEADLINE - 46 DAYS PRIOR TO THE GENERAL ELECTION - Deadline for county clerk to deliver ballots to those absentee voters who made timely application under § 7-5-406 (members of uniformed services and other...
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Voter Registration Deadline By Mail, Fax or email attachment
You must mail your application to an official voter registration agency no later than 30 days prior to an election in which you wish to vote. The postmark on a mail-in application will be considered the submission date...
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Voter Registration Deadline In Person
You must submit your application to an official voter registration agency or mail it no later than 30 days prior to an election in which you wish to vote. Please confirm schedule adjustments with your local election...
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Early voting begins
Depending on the type of election being conducted, you may early vote during the 7 or 15 days prior to Election Day.
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Absentee Ballot Request BY MAIL ends
By Mail or by Electronic Means: by 7 days before the election.
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Absentee Ballot Request In person ends
In Person: by close of business the day BEFORE the election.
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Absentee Ballot Return In person Ends
Absentee ballot return In Person: by close of business the day BEFORE the election.
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Early voting ends
5 p.m. Monday before election.
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Absentee Ballot Reques By Authorized Agent Ends
By Authorized Agent: by 1:30 p.m. ON election day. The authorized agent must file with the County Clerk an affidavit from the administrative head of a hospital or nursing home located in this state verifying that the...
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Absentee Ballot Return By Mail Ends
By Mail or by Authorized agent: received at clerks office by 7:30 p.m. ON election day. You may NOT fax or email a ballot. UOCAVA voters must vote their ballot by Election Day, and it must be received by their county...
Election Day Rules
Voting on Election Day in Arkansas
Time off for voting
Confirm Arkansas time-off-for-voting rules with state election officials or your employer before Election Day.
Voting at the polls on Election Day
Vote at your assigned polling place and review Arkansas voter ID or check-in requirements before you go.
Can I register at the polls on Election Day?
Register before the listed Arkansas deadline unless state or local election officials confirm an Election Day registration option for your address.