How to Vote in Arkansas

Flag of 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.

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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.

After You Vote in Arkansas

Your vote matters — and you have the right to confirm it was received and counted.

Track your ballot: Visit the Arkansas Secretary of State elections website to check the status of your ballot.
Verify your registration: Confirm your voter registration is still active at CanIVote.org or Vote.org.
Voted by mail? Use USPS Informed Delivery to track your ballot envelope in transit.
Provisional ballot? Keep your receipt — most states let you check its status online within 7–10 days.
Need help? Call the Election Protection Hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683).
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