Deadline to register to vote in General Election Oct. 11

With the November General Election quickly approaching, this is a good time to go over a few key dates ahead of Election Day on Nov. 8.

The most important date for those who aren’t registered to vote is the registration deadline of Oct. 11. Anyone who has not registered to vote and plans to cast their ballot this year must be registered by that date. Voter registration can be done in person or through the mail. Either way, that must be done by Oct. 11 or postmarked by that date if registering by mail.

Early voting begins Oct. 24 and will continue through Nov. 7. Early voting is held from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. the two weeks before the election and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both Saturdays in the early voting period (Local times could vary). Polls will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Election Day.

Arkansas voters can verify their registration by visiting www.sos.arkansas.gov.

Arkansas voters are reminded they will need to provide an approved photo ID when they vote. The ID cannot be expired for more than four years. Accepted forms of photo ID include a driver’s license, U.S. Passport, military ID or an ID from an Arkansas college or university.

For more information on registering to vote, or the upcoming election in general, visit www.sos.arkansas.gov or contact your local county clerk’s office.