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F.A.Q.
How do I find out if I’m already registered to vote?
A: Visit the Secretary of State’s site HERE to see if you are registered to vote.
How do I find out if I’m already registered to vote?
A: Here’s How to check if you’re registered:
- If you have recently moved to Arkansas, check your voter registration status HERE.
- If you are temporarily out of state and wish to vote, fill out an absentee ballot application HERE.
- If you were convicted of a crime and are unsure of your voting status, read about your voting rights in the state of Arkansas HERE.
- If you are experiencing homelessness or are in-between residences, read about your voting options HERE.
I need to print my absentee ballot application and/or photocopy my ID but I don’t have access to a printer/scanner. What should I do?
A: The website voteriders.org will provide you with free photocopies of either your absentee ballot application or free photocopies of your valid ID. Learn more here.
Where is my polling place?
A: Visit the Secretary of State’s site HERE to find your polling place.
Do I have to show ID to vote?
A: Yes, in Arkansas, you must provide a valid ID when you vote in person or when you’re newly registered and voting for the first time by mail. (If voting by mail, you may provide a photocopy of your Valid ID.)
What if the address on my ID is different from the address on my voter registration card?
A: It’s okay if your addresses do not match. Your name must be the same.
What is absentee voting? Is this the same thing as Voting from Home or voting by mail?
A: Absentee voting is the same thing as Voting from Home or voting by mail. Absentee Voting means you will be absent during in-person voting. If you have concern over covid-19, this is a valid reason to Vote from Home via absentee ballot.
Where can I download an application to Vote from Home via absentee ballot?
A: Download your absentee ballot application HERE.
I applied to receive an absentee ballot but I no longer want to vote from home by mail. What should I do?
A: If you no longer plan on voting absentee but have already filled out an application, simply call your county clerk’s office and ask that they remove you from their absentee list.
If I’m Voting from Home because of covid-19, which box do I check on my absentee ballot?
A: If you’re voting from home because of COVID concerns, check the very first box: I will be unavoidably absent from my polling site on Election Day
On the absentee ballot, what is a “designated bearer”?
A: A designated bearer is the one person who is authorized to pick up your absentee ballot and deliver it back to the Clerk for you. This person has to sign your absentee ballot application, too.
Who is on my ballot?
A: Enter your information HERE. Scroll to the bottom of the page for a sample ballot to see who is running for office in your precinct.
How can I get a sample ballot?
A: -Starting in early October, you can enter your information HERE. To view a PDF sample ballot that will be near the top of the page.
Do you have a voter guide?
A: Go Vote AR is a nonpartisan site committed to educating Arkansas voters on their voting options in the wake of Covid-19. We do not provide a voter guide. For more info on ballot initiatives, we recommend The University of Arkansas Public Policy Center’s local issue site HERE and statewide ballot site HERE.