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Arkansas' voter ID rules

40/29 News·Oct 29, 2026 · 7:38 AM CT
Readthrough summary

Ahead of Election Day, 40/29 News walked through Arkansas's voter ID rules. Voters need an approved photo ID, and Washington County elections director Jennifer Price said it is "the very first question our poll workers are going to ask you."

Accepted IDs include a driver's license, military ID, passport, or a university or college ID from an Arkansas school. An ID can't be expired for more than four years.

Voters who arrive without an approved photo ID can ask the poll supervisor for a provisional ballot. That ballot is set aside so the election commission can verify eligibility, or so the voter can return with proof of identity.

Key points

  • Photo ID required; expired up to four years is OK
  • No ID: provisional ballot, set aside for verification

Summary written by Readthrough from the original article. The full story, with photos and any updates, is at 40/29 News.

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