The Arkansas primary election to select nominees for the November general election is May 24, with early voting beginning on May 9.

Primaries typically have lower voter turnout (compared to general elections) but voting in every election is the best way to make sure your voice is heard on issues you care about. Primary races are historically won or lost by very narrow margins. Your vote makes a difference.

It’s important to note this year that several ballot races have no opposition, so the winner of the Primary Election essentially decides the winner in the November General Election.

On the Primary Election ballot are candidates for state-level races for governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, secretary of state, state treasurer, state auditor, commissioner of lands, and the Arkansas State Supreme Court. In addition, various county offices and all 100 state representative seats and all 35 senate seats are up for election. The entire senate is up for a vote due to redistricting following the U.S. Census (normally only half of the senate seats would be on the ballot).

Arkansas has open primaries, meaning registered voters do not have to declare a party to vote. A voter can choose a non-partisan ballot, but it only lists judicial or prosecuting attorney candidates and special issues.

If there is a primary runoff, a voter will only be permitted to vote for the same party they voted for in the primary.

Helpful Links to Resources

Arkansas Candidates for Federal and State Elections
Link: 2022 Arkansas election candidates for federal and state offices (talkbusiness.net)

Find Information on Candidates and Search List of Candidates
Link: Arkansas Secretary of State

Arkansas Senate District Finder
Link: MyDistricting (arkansas.gov)

Arkansas House District Finder
Link: MyDistricting (arkansas.gov)

Confirm Your Address, Party, Ballot Status and Polling Locations
Link: Arkansas Secretary of State | VoterView (ar-nova.org)