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Arkansas Issue 1 would add explicit citizen-only voting language to state Constitution

40/29 News·Oct 24, 2026 · 9:29 AM CT
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Arkansas voters will decide in November on Issue 1, the Citizens Only Voting Amendment, which would add language to the state Constitution saying only a U.S. citizen who meets the qualifications of an elector may vote. Those qualifications already include citizenship, Arkansas residency, being 18 and being registered. Lead sponsor Rep. David Ray says it would keep cities and counties from ever letting noncitizens vote.

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