How to Vote in Arkansas
“Regnat Populus”— The People Rule
Capital: Little Rock
Nickname: The Natural State
Admitted: 1836 (25th state)
Electoral Votes: 6
State Bird: Northern Mockingbird
State Flower: Apple Blossom
Registration Deadline
30 days before Election Day
Voter ID Required
Strict photo ID
Early Voting
Yes
Absentee / Mail-In
No-excuse
Polling Hours
7:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Electoral Votes
6
Voter Registration in Arkansas
The voter registration deadline in Arkansas is 30 days before Election Day.
Arkansas does not currently offer online voter registration.
Arkansas does not have automatic voter registration.
Voter ID Requirements in Arkansas
Arkansas requires Strict photo ID identification to vote.
Early Voting in Arkansas
Yes — Arkansas offers early voting.
Begins 15 days before Election Day at county clerk offices
Absentee & Mail-In Voting in Arkansas
Absentee and mail-in voting in Arkansas: No-excuse.
Any registered voter may request an absentee ballot without providing a reason
Polling Hours in Arkansas
Polls in Arkansas are open 7:30 AM – 7:30 PM.
Voting Rights & Restoration in Arkansas
Felony voting rights in Arkansas: After completion of sentence.