ARKANSAS, USA — Early voting in Arkansas begins on Monday, Oct. 21 and will run until Monday, Nov. 4, 2024. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 5.
Where and when you can cast your ballot may vary depending on which county you live in. For a full list of polling sites based on your county, we've compiled a list on the 5NEWS Voting Guide.
Before you make a plan to vote early in the Natural State, it's important to know a few things first.
When you get to a polling site, a poll worker will ask for your legal name, address, and date of birth.
You will need to show an ID to vote.
Acceptable forms of ID
- Arkansas driver's license
- Arkansas photo identification card
- Concealed handgun carry license
- United States passport
- Employee badge or identification document issued by an accredited postsecondary education institution in the State of Arkansas
- United States military identification document
- Public assistance identification card if the card shows a photograph of the person to whom the document or identification card was issued
- Voter verification card
If you're voting for the first time in Arkansas or registered to vote by mail and didn't submit a copy of your ID when you registered, you will need to show your ID to vote. Acceptable forms include driver's license or non-driver's license ID, current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or another government document with your name and address.
If you can't provide an ID, you will be able to vote a provisional ballot. For your provisional ballot to be counted, you must return to your county board of election commissioners or county clerk by noon the Monday following the election and present a document or identification card meeting the requirements described above.
Once your identification is verified, you will need to sign the Precinct Voter Registration List. The election official will then add your name to the day's list of voters.
After signing, the poll worker will hand you a ballot to cast your vote. Each voter has 10 minutes to cast their votes, so it is recommended to have an idea of how you plan to vote before arriving at the polls. For sample ballots, click here.
Don't forget to review your ballot before officially submitting it. Learn more by visiting the Arkansas Secretary of State's website or contacting your local election office.