Early Voting Begins in North Central Arkansas and Missouri

Early voting for the November General Election is underway in Arkansas, with voters able to cast their ballots beginning Monday. In Missouri, no-excuse absentee voting begins on Tuesday, October 20. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3. Voters in Arkansas can view their sample ballots and polling locations online through the Arkansas Secretary of State’s Voter View website. Key details for early voting locations across North Central Arkansas and nearby Missouri counties are outlined below:

**Baxter County** Early voting is being held at the First United Methodist Church at 605 W. 6th Street in Mountain Home. Hours are 8 a.m.–6 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m.–4 p.m. on Saturdays, through November 2. On November 2, hours are 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

**Marion County** Early voting is available at the Marion County Fairgrounds in Summit from October 19–24, with hours 8 a.m.–6 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m.–4 p.m. on Saturday. From October 26–30, early votes can be cast at Bull Shoals City Hall during the same hours. On November 2, voting will move to the Lazy Acres Fire Station in Peel, open from 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

**Fulton County** The Fulton County Courthouse Annex in Salem is hosting early voting. Hours are 8 a.m.–6 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m.–4 p.m. on Saturdays, through November 2. On November 2, hours are 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

**Izard County** Early voting is taking place at Ozarka College in Melbourne. Hours are 8 a.m.–6 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m.–4 p.m. on Saturdays. On October 31, additional locations include Brand New Church in Calico Rock and Shepherd of the Hills Church in Horseshoe Bend, both open from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. On November 2, voting at Ozarka College will be from 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

**Stone County** The Stone County early voting site is located at 111 N. Peabody in Mountain View on the courthouse square. Hours are 8 a.m.–6 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m.–4 p.m. on Saturdays through November 2.

**Searcy County** Early voting in Searcy County is held at the courthouse in Marshall. Hours are 8 a.m.–6 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m.–4 p.m. on Saturdays.

**Boone County** Voters in Boone County can cast ballots at the Election Center, located at 414 W. Central Avenue in Harrison.

**Missouri Counties** In Ozark County, early voting is at the Clerk’s Office in the Gainesville courthouse. Hours are 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday (closed 12–12:30 for lunch), and 8 a.m.–noon on October 31. Hours are extended to 5 p.m. on November 2.

In Douglas County, voters can cast no-excuse absentee ballots at the Clerk’s Office in the Ava courthouse from 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday (closed 12–1 for lunch), and 8 a.m.–noon on October 31.

In Howell County, early voting is offered at the Clerk’s Office in Forsyth from 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and on October 31 from 9 a.m.–1 p.m. A satellite voting site is also available at the Branson Police Department from October 20 through November 2, open 9 a.m.–3 p.m.

Voters across the region are encouraged to familiarize themselves with their assigned polling locations and hours to ensure timely participation in this year’s general election. Contact local clerks for additional voting information.