Early voting is well underway in North Arkansas, with significant turnout reported across several counties.
Sharp County officials confirmed that 263 residents cast ballots on Thursday. Over the first four days of early voting, a total of 1,276 votes have been recorded in the county. In Fulton County, 139 people voted Thursday, bringing its early voting total to 538 so far.
Izard County saw 132 early voters on Thursday, raising its four-day total to 572. Meanwhile, Lawrence County recorded 127 votes on Thursday, pushing its cumulative total to 626 early votes.
Early voting remains available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., through October 31. Additional early voting hours will also be available on Monday, November 2, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Traditional polling places will open on Election Day, Tuesday, November 3, from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Arkansas law requires voters to present a valid photo ID to cast their ballots.
To view a sample ballot or check voter information, residents can visit the “Voter View” platform on the Arkansas Secretary of State's website.