Polling stations, deadline for postal voting and more

With Election Day approaching on November 5th, here is your guide to all things voting in Arkansas. Click here to view guides for other states.

Do I have to register to vote?

To vote in Arkansas, you must register by completing a paper voter application form. Check to see if you are registered by calling your county clerk or visiting www.voterview.org.

How do I do that?

You can download a voter registration application form at the Secretary of State's website or at places such as your local county clerk, Department of Motor Vehicles and public library. You can submit it by mail or to your district office. The form must be signed with a pen.

What is the deadline?

The deadline to vote in Arkansas this year is Monday, October 7th. You must submit your application or have it stamped by this date.

How do I find out where my polling station is?

To find your polling place, you can contact your county clerk's office or look online at www.voterview.org.

Can I vote by postal vote?

Absentee voting is only possible under certain circumstances – if you are “unavoidably” absent from your polling place, have an illness or physical disability, are in the military or live abroad. However, you can also request a postal vote if you are concerned that contracting COVID-19 poses a risk to your health. Apply in person by November 1st or by mail by October 29th.

When is the latest I can submit my ballot?

The deadline to submit a mail-in ballot in person is November 1st. The ballot must be received by mail by the end of Election Day.

Is there a way to track my ballot?

Yes, you can check the status of your ballot on the Secretary of State's website here.

What if I need help getting to the polling station?

If you cannot go to the polls, you can check whether you are entitled to vote by post.

Where can I find election results?

USA TODAY will update presidential, congressional and statewide race results live here.

Illustrations by Veronica Bravo, USA TODAY