State Resources
Arkansas
In selecting men for office, let principle be your guide. Regard not the particular sect or denomination of the candidate – look to his character. (Noah Webster)
Important Election Dates
Primary Election - March 3, 2026 | Runoff - March 31, 2026
Registration Deadline
February 2, 2026
Absentee Ballot Deadlines*
Request: February 24, 2026 (mail/online)
Return: March 3, 2026
Early Voting
February 16, 2026 – March 2, 2026
*It is recommended to request an absentee ballot early. Ballots requested on the deadline may not arrive in time to be voted and returned.
You may request an absentee ballot in person up until the Friday before the election. Contact your county clerk’s office for information.
If you are planning on returning your absentee ballot in person, the deadline for this is the Friday before the election.
General Election - November 3, 2026 | Runoff - December 1, 2026
Registration Deadline
October 5, 2026
Absentee Ballot Deadlines*
Request: October 27, 2026 (mail/online)
Return: November 3, 2026
Early Voting
October 19, 2026 – November 2, 2026
*It is recommended to request an absentee ballot early. Ballots requested on the deadline may not arrive in time to be voted and returned.
You may request an absentee ballot in person up until the Friday before the election. Contact your county clerk’s office for information.
If you are planning on returning your absentee ballot in person, the deadline for this is the Friday before the election.
