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2026 Arkansas Elections

Key 2026 state and federal election dates for Arkansas, plus voter registration and absentee resources.

22 days away

Next election in Arkansas

NOV03
2026Tuesday

General Election

In-person early voting
October 19, 2026 – November 2, 2026
Arkansas offers in-person early voting starting 15 days before a general election (fewer days for other elections) through the Monday before Election Day, with Saturday hours required the last two Saturdays.
Registration & mail ballot deadlines (3)
Voter registration deadline
October 4, 2026
Voter registration closes 30 days before the election; Arkansas has no same-day registration.
Absentee ballot request (excuse required)
October 23, 2026
Arkansas requires an excuse to vote absentee, and applications must be received by the county clerk by 11 days (mailed) before Election Day.
Mail ballot return
Must be received by November 3, 2026
Absentee ballots must be received by the county clerk by the time polls close on Election Day.

Key dates

State & Federal Elections

Early voting, mail ballot, and registration deadlines below are calculated from Arkansas's standing rules for each election date. Always confirm with your county election office.

  1. Tuesday, March 3, 2026 · Primary Election · CompletedShow details
    In-person early voting
    February 16, 2026 – March 2, 2026
    Arkansas offers in-person early voting starting 15 days before a general election (fewer days for other elections) through the Monday before Election Day, with Saturday hours required the last two Saturdays.
    Registration & mail ballot deadlines (3)
    Voter registration deadline
    February 1, 2026
    Voter registration closes 30 days before the election; Arkansas has no same-day registration.
    Absentee ballot request (excuse required)
    February 20, 2026
    Arkansas requires an excuse to vote absentee, and applications must be received by the county clerk by 11 days (mailed) before Election Day.
    Mail ballot return
    Must be received by March 3, 2026
    Absentee ballots must be received by the county clerk by the time polls close on Election Day.
  2. Tuesday, March 31, 2026 · Primary Runoff · CompletedShow details

    If required

    In-person early voting
    March 16, 2026 – March 30, 2026
    Arkansas offers in-person early voting starting 15 days before a general election (fewer days for other elections) through the Monday before Election Day, with Saturday hours required the last two Saturdays.
    Registration & mail ballot deadlines (3)
    Voter registration deadline
    March 1, 2026
    Voter registration closes 30 days before the election; Arkansas has no same-day registration.
    Absentee ballot request (excuse required)
    March 20, 2026
    Arkansas requires an excuse to vote absentee, and applications must be received by the county clerk by 11 days (mailed) before Election Day.
    Mail ballot return
    Must be received by March 31, 2026
    Absentee ballots must be received by the county clerk by the time polls close on Election Day.
  3. 22 days away

    General Election

    NOV03
    2026Tuesday
    In-person early voting
    October 19, 2026 – November 2, 2026
    Arkansas offers in-person early voting starting 15 days before a general election (fewer days for other elections) through the Monday before Election Day, with Saturday hours required the last two Saturdays.
    Registration & mail ballot deadlines (3)
    Voter registration deadline
    October 4, 2026
    Voter registration closes 30 days before the election; Arkansas has no same-day registration.
    Absentee ballot request (excuse required)
    October 23, 2026
    Arkansas requires an excuse to vote absentee, and applications must be received by the county clerk by 11 days (mailed) before Election Day.
    Mail ballot return
    Must be received by November 3, 2026
    Absentee ballots must be received by the county clerk by the time polls close on Election Day.

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Boots on the ground

Arkansas Family Policy Council

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Jerry Cox, President

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414 S. Pulaski, Ste. 2, Little Rock, AR 72201

Family Council is an independent Family Policy Alliance state ally working on legislation, voter education, and family policy in Arkansas.

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