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What you need to know as voter registration deadline approaches in Arkansas

The deadline to register to vote in the upcoming March election in Arkansas is quickly approaching on Monday, Feb. 5.

ARKANSAS, USA — 2024 marks another election year, and many have not registered to vote in Arkansas yet. 

The deadline to register to vote in the upcoming March election in Arkansas is quickly approaching on Monday, Feb. 5.  

According to the Arkansas House of Representative's website, the upcoming election on March 5 "serves as an opportunity for Arkansans to shape the future of their communities, the state, and the nation."

If you wish to vote in the upcoming election, the Arkansas of Secretary State's website says a Voter Registration Application must be submitted within 30 days before an election. 

As of January 2024, the House said Arkansas is home to 1,738,711 registered voters, yet the state's population is around 3 million. 

In the last Preferential Primary Election and Nonpartisan General Election in 2022, voter turnout was around 25%. In 2020, it was around 28%. 

"It's crucial for every eligible citizen to recognize the power they hold within their vote," the House said. 

Registration process

To register, Arkansans are required to fill out a paper Voter Registration Application. 

Where can I get an application? 

  • Print a form from the Arkansas Secretary of State's website (both English and Spanish forms are available)
  • Request an application on the Secretary of State's website (though it might not arrive on time)
  • Or pick up from:
    • Local county clerk
    • Local revenue or DMV office
    • Public library
    • Disability agency
    • Military recruitment office

Registration requirements

  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Must be an Arkansas resident
  • Must be 18 or older
  • Cannot be a convicted felon 
  • Cannot be "presently adjudged as mentally incompetent" 

ID requirements

The application requires Arkansans to provide their driver's license number or the last four digits of their Social Security number on the application. 

After registration

Once the county clerk has processed the application, they will send a voter registration card, which could take several weeks. You can stay up-to-date on your voter registration status here. You can also call your county clerk for updates. 

After you receive your voter registration card and are ready to vote, you will need a document to verify your identity. Accepted documents: 

  • Driver's license
  • Photo ID card
  • Concealed handgun carry license
  • U.S. passport
  • Student or employee ID from a postsecondary education institution in Arkansas
  • U.S. military ID document
  • Voter verification card

Information by county

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