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Early voting underway in Arkansas

40/29 News·Oct 20, 2026 · 7:57 AM CT
Readthrough summary

Early voting in Arkansas began Oct. 19 at 8 a.m. Election Day is Nov. 3, with polls open from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., and anyone in line at closing can still vote. The registration deadline was Oct. 5, and voters can check their registration and see a sample ballot on the state's Voter View site.

Voters must show an approved photo ID that hasn't been expired for more than four years. Without one, a voter can cast a provisional ballot and then bring the ID to the county clerk or election commission so it counts.

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R) faces state Sen. Fred Love (D) and Libertarian Colt Shelby. Sen. Tom Cotton (R) faces Democrat Hallie Shoffner and Libertarian Jeff Wadlin. Local NWA races include Washington County judge, Centerton and Lowell mayor, and a Rogers bond issue.

Key points

  • Early voting started Oct. 19; Election Day is Nov. 3
  • Photo ID required
  • Governor, U.S. Senate and House races on the ballot

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