Election Day is just around the corner with early voting starting on October 24 for the General Election on November 8. We have four state ballot issues and one local ballot issue that will be on the ballot. 

2022 Ballot Initiatives

• Issue 1: A Constitutional Amendment to Allow the General Assembly to Convene in Extraordinary Session
• Issue 2: Constitutional Amendment and Ballot Initiative Reform Amendment
• Issue 3: Arkansas Religious Freedom Amendment
• Issue 4: Recreational Marijuana
• Local Ballot Issue: Benton County Jail Expansion

Click Here to View a Breakdown of Each Ballot Initiative

The Chamber's Government Affairs division serves as the link between members and local, state and federal government by advocating for pro-business and quality of life issues that are important to Northwest Arkansas. They also engage in activities that produce long-term positive impacts including voter registration and education, engagement of members in the political process and continuously improved outreach efforts.

For more information about the Chamber’s Government Affairs work, contact Sara Lynn Geiger at [email protected].