Arkansas Election Dates and Deadlines
Welcome to the Arkansas Election Dates and Deadlines listing from U.S. Vote Foundation.
Here you can find out when Arkansas elections will be held at the local, state and federal election level. There are many different deadlines associated with Arkansas elections, such as voter registration deadlines, absentee ballot request and ballot return deadlines, date ranges for early voting, and in-person voting options. No matter the type of election, or whether you are voting at home or voting from abroad, this service will provide you with comprehensive election dates and deadlines for your voting state of Arkansas.
Arkansas Federal and State Elections
Tue Jan 6, 2026 - Arkansas State Senate District 26 Special Primary Election
Voter Registration Deadline
Sun Dec 7, 2025Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
- Email by
Tue Dec 30, 2025 - Post Received by
Tue Dec 30, 2025 - In-Person, Received by
Fri Jan 2, 2026
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
- In-Person, Received by
Fri Jan 2, 2026 - Post Received by
Tue Jan 6, 2026 7:30PM
Early Voting Available
Early VotingEarly voting at county clerk's office during regular office hours.
From Tue Dec 30, 2025 to Mon Jan 5, 2026
Includes parts of Franklin, Johnson, Logan, and Sebastian counties.
Tue Jan 6, 2026 - Arkansas State House District 70 Special Primary Election
Voter Registration Deadline
Sun Dec 7, 2025Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
- Email by
Tue Dec 30, 2025 - Post Received by
Tue Dec 30, 2025 - In-Person, Received by
Fri Jan 2, 2026
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
- In-Person, Received by
Fri Jan 2, 2026 - Post Received by
Tue Jan 6, 2026 7:30PM
Early Voting Available
Early VotingEarly voting at county clerk's office during regular office hours.
From Tue Dec 30, 2025 to Mon Jan 5, 2026
Portions of Pulaski County
Tue Mar 3, 2026 - Arkansas Congressional Preferential Primary Election
Voter Registration Deadline
Mon Feb 2, 2026Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
- Email or Fax by
Tue Feb 24, 2026 - Post Received by
Tue Feb 24, 2026 - In-Person, Received by
Fri Feb 27, 2026
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
- In-Person, Received by
Fri Feb 27, 2026 - Post Received by
Tue Mar 3, 2026 7:30PM
Early Voting Available
Early VotingFrom Tue Feb 17, 2026 to Mon Mar 2, 2026
Tue Mar 3, 2026 - Arkansas State Senate District 26 Special General Election
Voter Registration Deadline
Mon Feb 2, 2026Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
- Email by
Tue Feb 24, 2026 - Post Received by
Tue Feb 24, 2026 - In-Person, Received by
Fri Feb 27, 2026
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
- In-Person, Received by
Fri Feb 27, 2026 - Post Received by
Tue Mar 3, 2026 7:30PM
Early Voting Available
Early VotingFrom Mon Feb 23, 2026 to Mon Mar 2, 2026
Includes parts of Franklin, Johnson, Logan, and Sebastian counties.
Tue Mar 3, 2026 - Arkansas State House District 70 Special General Election
Voter Registration Deadline
Mon Feb 2, 2026Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
- Email by
Tue Feb 24, 2026 - Post Received by
Tue Feb 24, 2026 - In-Person, Received by
Fri Feb 27, 2026
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
- In-Person, Received by
Fri Feb 27, 2026 - Post Received by
Tue Mar 3, 2026 7:30PM
Early Voting Available
Early VotingFrom Mon Feb 23, 2026 to Mon Mar 2, 2026
Portions of Pulaski County
Tue Mar 3, 2026 - Arkansas Gubernatorial Preferential Primary Election
Voter Registration Deadline
Mon Feb 2, 2026Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
- Email or Fax by
Tue Feb 24, 2026 - Post Received by
Tue Feb 24, 2026 - In-Person, Received by
Fri Feb 27, 2026
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
- In-Person, Received by
Fri Feb 27, 2026 - Post Received by
Tue Mar 3, 2026 7:30PM
Early Voting Available
Early VotingFrom Tue Feb 17, 2026 to Mon Mar 2, 2026
Tue Mar 3, 2026 - Arkansas State Preferential Primary Election
Voter Registration Deadline
Mon Feb 2, 2026Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
- Email or Fax by
Tue Feb 24, 2026 - Post Received by
Tue Feb 24, 2026 - In-Person, Received by
Fri Feb 27, 2026
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
- In-Person, Received by
Fri Feb 27, 2026 - Post Received by
Tue Mar 3, 2026 7:30PM
Early Voting Available
Early VotingFrom Tue Feb 17, 2026 to Mon Mar 2, 2026
Arkansas Local Elections
Tue Mar 3, 2026 - Arkansas School Board Election
Voter Registration Deadline
Mon Feb 2, 2026Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
- Email or Fax by
Tue Feb 24, 2026 - Post Received by
Tue Feb 24, 2026 - In-Person, Received by
Fri Feb 27, 2026 1:30PM
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
- In-Person, Received by
Fri Feb 27, 2026 - Post Received by
Tue Mar 3, 2026 7:30PM
Early Voting Available
Early VotingFrom Tue Feb 17, 2026 to Mon Mar 2, 2026
Arkansas Federal and State Elections
Tue Jan 6, 2026 - Arkansas State Senate District 26 Special Primary Election
Voter Registration Deadline
Sun Dec 7, 2025Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Received byTue Dec 30, 2025
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received byFri Jan 16, 2026
Includes parts of Franklin, Johnson, Logan, and Sebastian counties.
Tue Jan 6, 2026 - Arkansas State House District 70 Special Primary Election
Voter Registration Deadline
Sun Dec 7, 2025Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Received byTue Dec 30, 2025
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received byFri Jan 16, 2026
Portions of Pulaski County
Tue Mar 3, 2026 - Arkansas Congressional Preferential Primary Election
Voter Registration Deadline
Mon Feb 2, 2026Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Received byTue Feb 24, 2026
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received byFri Mar 13, 2026 5:00PM
Tue Mar 3, 2026 - Arkansas State Senate District 26 Special General Election
Voter Registration Deadline
Mon Feb 2, 2026Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Received byTue Feb 24, 2026
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received byFri Mar 13, 2026 5:00PM
Includes parts of Franklin, Johnson, Logan, and Sebastian counties.
Tue Mar 3, 2026 - Arkansas State House District 70 Special General Election
Voter Registration Deadline
Mon Feb 2, 2026Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Received byTue Feb 24, 2026
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received byFri Mar 13, 2026 5:00PM
Portions of Pulaski County
Tue Mar 3, 2026 - Arkansas Gubernatorial Preferential Primary Election
Voter Registration Deadline
Mon Feb 2, 2026Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Received byTue Feb 24, 2026
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received byFri Mar 13, 2026 5:00PM
Tue Mar 3, 2026 - Arkansas State Preferential Primary Election
Voter Registration Deadline
Mon Feb 2, 2026Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Received byTue Feb 24, 2026
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received byFri Mar 13, 2026 5:00PM
Arkansas Local Elections
Tue Mar 3, 2026 - Arkansas School Board Election
Voter Registration Deadline
Mon Feb 2, 2026Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Received byTue Feb 24, 2026
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received byFri Mar 13, 2026
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