CAST YOUR VOTE: GET HEARD

Voting is a cornerstone of American democracy. Voting allows you to voice your opinion, but it also ensures that your voice will be heard. Whether for president, senator, or local office, everyone has a right and duty to vote. It doesn't matter if you are 18 or over; every adult citizen can and should participate in democracy.

In Arkansas, you can vote by mail-in ballot or in person. To vote by mail, request a ballot from your county clerk between Monday and Wednesday before Election Day. To vote in person, go to your polling place on Election Day, a Saturday for most elections (including November's midterm elections). If you can't make it that day but are still in line when polls close at 7 p.m., you will be allowed to cast a ballot.

Once you get to your polling place, you will be required to show a photo ID. This requirement went into effect in 2017 and applied only to first-time voters who registered by mail. If you didn't vote in your county during early voting or on Election Day in 2014 or 2016, you must bring a photo ID.

The above are just some examples that can be used for voting rights. Ensure that you follow all state rules for registration and voting if you plan to participate at your local polling station. 

Voting is not just your right; it's a responsibility. The most important thing to know about voting is that you have a right to do so. So if you are a registered voter, be sure you are on election day and vote. If you aren't sure if you are registered, it's easy to check and see by visiting the state's website.

Voting is a citizen's duty and responsibility, like paying taxes or serving on a jury. In fact, when you exercise your right to vote, you perform an act of civic participation that can actually make your community better. Voting keeps our government accountable, ensures that we have a say in who represents us, and helps solve problems before they get out of hand.

Arkansas offers many places where you can cast your ballot. In Arkansas, there are three ways to vote: absentee voting (where you can mail in or drop off your ballot), early voting (where you can show up at an election office before Election Day), and polling place voting (where you show up at a designated location on Election Day). If one of these options isn't available where you live, contact your local elections office for more information.

Arkansas offers many places to vote. You can head down and cast your ballot at one of the polling places: You can also vote via absentee ballot. Arkansas's absentee voting process allows for an easy and convenient way for people with a legitimate reason for not being able to vote in person on Election Day.

All registered voters in Arkansas are eligible to request an absentee ballot from their county clerk, either by mail or fax or online.  A voter may submit a request for an absentee ballot no earlier than 90 days before any election and no later than 5:00 p.m. 

It's not only a right—it's a responsibility. Make sure you register before an upcoming deadline if you want your vote to count. 

According to Arkansas law, voters are now required to verify his or her voter registration.

If the voter is unable to verify their registration, they have the opportunity to vote a provisional ballot. Under this circumstance, the voter has until 12:00 noon on the first Monday following the election to provide proper identification.