Craighead County election officials reported strong turnout on the first day of early voting for the 2026 election.
On Monday, October 20, 1,512 voters cast their ballots at the Election Annex in Jonesboro. Another 195 voters participated at the Eastern Annex in Lake City, bringing the first-day total to 1,707 ballots.
Early voting for this election will continue at both locations, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday hours are available from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. On November 2, polling sites will open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
For context, election officials reported around 2,200 early voting ballots cast per day during the 2024 election cycle.
Residents are encouraged to check their polling locations and hours as early voting continues over the coming days.