Who can vote:

Any person who is a citizen of the United States, at least 18 years of age before the election, with a valid ID, and registered to vote in FAulkner County may vote.  Convicted felons cannot vote unless their sentence has been discharged or pardoned (proof must be provided).

Who can register to vote:

You must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years of age before the election; you need not be 18 at the time you register, but must be by the time you vote.

How and where to register:

The National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) has made it possible for Arkansans to apply to register to vote or change a name or address when applying for or renewing their driver's licenses or state identification card at the Dept. of Motor Vehicles.

A resident may register to vote in person at the County Clerk's office, or register to vote by mail.  A pre-addressed Voter Registration Application is filled out and mailed to the Secretary of State's office where it is then forwarded to the appropriate County Clerk.  The applications are available at all participating State Service Agencies, Armed Forces Recruitment and Arkansas National Guard offices in Faulkner County and Public Libraries.  To make a name or address change or if you have any questions concerning voting or voter registration call the County Clerk's office at (501) 450-4909.

Click here to download voter registration form and instruction: Voter Registration Form

When can you vote:

You must have applied to register to vote 30 calendar days prior to an election to be able to vote in that election.  If you have not received confirmation from your County Clerk concerning your voting status within two weeks of applying, call the County Clerk's office at (501) 450-4909.

Absentee and Early Voting:

You may vote by mail, using an absentee ballot, any time an election is to be held and you realize you will be unable to go to the polls on Election day.  An absentee ballot may be obtained from the County Clerk's office, by mail, in person, or through a designated agent.  Competed and mailed absentee ballots must reach the County Clerk's office by 7:30 p.m. on Election Day except for Military personnel and overseas citizens.  They will be an additional ten days after an election for the County Clerk's office to receive their ballot and still be counted.

The postmark on the ballot should be no later than the day of the election.  You may vote early at the County Clerk's office, 1st floor of the courthouse in Faulkner County starting 15 days prior to Election Day.  (for school and special elections, early voting begins 7 days prior to election day)

Download and print the application form and instructions appropriate for your circumstances.  Return the form as indicated in the instructions:

Regular Absentee Ballot Application

Military and Overseas Citizens Absentee Ballot

Federal Write In Absentee Ballot

REMINDER: Your Absentee Ballot application is only good for one calendar year.

The polls on Election Day are open from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.