Early Voting Starts Oct. 19 in Arkansas: Locations in Craighead and Neighboring Counties

ARKANSAS — Early voting for the Nov. 3 general election begins Monday, Oct. 19, and runs through Monday, Nov. 2, according to the Arkansas Secretary of State’s election calendar.

In Craighead County, voters can cast their early ballots at two locations: the Election Annex, 315 W. Jefferson Ave. in Jonesboro, and the Lake City Eastern Annex, 113 Cobean Blvd. in Lake City. Both locations will be open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and on the final day of early voting, Nov. 2, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Craighead County election officials said.

Here is an overview of early voting locations and schedules for five northeast Arkansas counties:

- **Craighead County:** - Election Annex, 315 W. Jefferson Ave., Jonesboro - Lake City Eastern Annex, 113 Cobean Blvd., Lake City

- **Greene County:** - Greene County Fairgrounds Commercial Building, 1108 Highway 49B, Paragould

- **Independence County:** - Batesville Community Center, 1420 20th St., Batesville - Southside City Hall, 2180 Batesville Blvd., Southside

- **Mississippi County:** - Mississippi County Election Center, 309 North Fifth St., Blytheville - Osceola Junior High Gym, 711 West Lee St., Osceola - Manila Police Department, 218 Baltimore Ave., Manila (first week only) - Leachville City Hall, 116 South Main St., Leachville (second week only)

- **Randolph County:** - First Baptist Church on Thomasville, Pocahontas

While most Mississippi County locations follow the standard early voting schedule, the Manila and Leachville sites operate only during the first and second weeks, respectively. Voters planning to use these sites are encouraged to confirm their specific operating days with the county clerk.

Statewide, early voting hours at off-site locations may vary. All early voting will end at 5 p.m. on Nov. 2. Arkansas voters are required to present an accepted photo ID, such as a driver’s license, U.S. passport, or qualifying military identification, to cast their ballots. Those without proper identification may cast a provisional ballot and should follow the outlined steps for verifying their vote by the deadline.

Voters can confirm their registration status, find their assigned polling locations, and view sample ballots on the Arkansas Voter View website. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3, with polls open statewide from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.