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Registration, early voting and mail ballot deadlines for the November 3, 2026 general election, with links to your state’s official election office.
Deadlines verified October 8, 2026 · 16 days until Election Day
Compiled from NCSL, Ballotpedia, U.S. Vote Foundation and vote.gov. Always confirm with your state election office — the links below go to official state sites.
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Arkansas
Voter registration
Online
Arkansas does not offer online voter registration
By mail
Rule: received
In person
No online registration; 30-day deadline fell on Sun Oct 4, observed Mon Oct 5
Same-day registration
No
Early voting
Mon, Oct 19, 2026 – Mon, Nov 2, 2026ends 5pm Monday before election
Absentee / mail ballot
Request deadline
Rule: received · by mail/fax/email; in-person by 2026-10-30; excuse required
Return deadline
Rule: received by 7:30pm · in-person return by 2026-10-30
Mail ballot hasn't arrived?
- Contact your county or local election office, or the Arkansas election office.
- Ask that office about your options, such as voting in person or casting a provisional ballot instead.