Voting in Arkansas
U.S. Senate and Governor
Statewide races every Arkansas voter sees. Candidates are listed in the order of the official source, with party as printed.
U.S. Senate
- Hallie Shoffner · Democratic
- Senator Tom Cotton · Republican
- Jeff Wadlin · Libertarian
Governor
- Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders · Republican
- State Senator Fred Love · Democratic
- Colt Shelby · Libertarian
Source: Pulaski County Board of Election Commissioners, 11/3/2026 General Election Ballot Position Draw. Write-in candidates not shown. Your county's sample ballot has every race.
Key facts for Nov. 3
Register to vote
Register by Monday, Oct. 5 (30 days before falls on Sunday, Oct. 4). Paper application only, by mail or in person.
Online registration is not available for new voters.
Vote early in person
In person Oct. 19 to Nov. 2: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, ending 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2.
Election Day
Polls open 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Vote by mail
Who: Only voters with an approved reason (excuse required): unavoidably absent, illness or disability, military, or living overseas.
Request by: By mail, fax or email: received by Tuesday, Oct. 27 (7 days before). In person or by designated bearer: by close of business Friday, Oct. 30.
Return by: By mail: received by the county clerk by 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3. In person or by designated bearer: by close of business Friday, Oct. 30. By authorized agent: by 7:30 p.m. Nov. 3.
ID to vote in person
Photo ID required, issued by the U.S., Arkansas, or an accredited Arkansas school (driver license, passport, military ID, concealed carry license and others), not expired more than 4 years. Without ID, a voter may cast a provisional ballot.
From the Arkansas Secretary of State, Elections Division and other official state sources, checked Oct 7, 2026. Rules can change; the official office has the final word. Only eligible, registered voters may vote.
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