Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Arkansas General Election
Every Arkansas voter will see the statewide races below.
Election Day
U.S. House and local races for Arkansas are coming soon. To see your full ballot now, use Arkansas Secretary of State: Elections (For Voters).
Statewide races
On every Arkansas ballot.
Key dates
- Mon, October 5, 2026: Voter registration deadlineThe statutory deadline falls on Sunday, Oct. 4, so the actual deadline is Monday, Oct. 5.
- Mon, October 19, 2026: Early voting begins8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.
- Tue, October 27, 2026: Absentee ballot application deadline (mail, fax or email)Must be received by the county clerk.
- Fri, October 30, 2026: Last day to apply for or hand-deliver an absentee ballot in personVoters, designated bearers or administrators must deliver to the county clerk by the close of regular business hours.
- Mon, November 2, 2026: Last day of early votingEarly voting closes at 5 p.m.
- Tue, November 3, 2026: Election DayPolls open 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Mailed absentee ballots (excluding military and overseas) must be received by the county clerk by 7:30 p.m.; a postmark is not enough.
- Fri, November 13, 2026: Military and overseas ballot receipt deadlineBallots from overseas voters and active-duty military must be mailed by Election Day and received by the county clerk by 5 p.m.
Sources: 2026 Election Dates (calendar, Rev. June 2025); Arkansas Secretary of State: For Voters. Check with your local election office for early-voting hours and locations.