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New Arkansas laws affect voter registration, add witness requirements for absentee ballots Arkansas Democrat-Gazette · Feb 14, 2026
New Arkansas laws require witnesses for absentee ballots, mandate staff observation of voter assistance in care facilities, and allow same-day voter registration updates.
Arkansas Implements New Election Laws: Key Changes for Voters Ahead of 2026 Primaries PublicLawLibrary.org · Jan 20, 2026
Comprehensive overview of new Arkansas election laws taking effect ahead of the 2026 primaries, covering early voting expansion, voter assistance rules, and absentee ballot changes.
Primary 2026: New Rules and Early Voting Set the Stage for Arkansas Voters Arkansas Black Vitality · Jan 15, 2026
Overview of new election rules taking effect for the 2026 primary including expanded early voting locations and new absentee ballot witness requirements.
2025 Election Legislation Arkansas House of Representatives · May 1, 2025
Summary of 2025 election legislation including Act 978 requiring early voting in cities over 15,000 population and Act 593 requiring voter assistants to be 18+ with photo ID.
Arkansas lawmakers refer three proposed constitutional amendments to 2026 ballot Arkansas Advocate · Apr 16, 2025
Arkansas lawmakers placed three constitutional amendments on the 2026 ballot, including a Citizens Only Voting Amendment affirming that only U.S. citizens can vote.