Jonesboro, AR – Jonesboro Right Now – Craighead County reported strong participation on the first day of early voting Monday for the 2026 general election.

According to elections coordinator Angela Horner, a total of 1,512 voters cast ballots in Jonesboro at the Election Annex, and 195 voters cast ballots in Lake City at the Eastern Annex. This brought the county’s first-day total to 1,707 votes cast.

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Early voting for the 2026 general election officially kicked off on Oct. 19, and will run through Monday, Nov. 2. Election Day follows on Tuesday, Nov. 3.

If you are planning to head to the polls during the early voting period, voters can cast their ballot during the following hours:

  • Monday through Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  • Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Monday, Nov. 2: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (early closure)

The following locations will be open for early voting:

  • Craighead County Election Annex: 315 W. Jefferson Ave., Jonesboro
  • Lake City Courthouse/Eastern Annex: 113 Cobean Blvd., Lake City

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Arkansas law requires voters to present valid photo identification when casting a ballot. To review the accepted forms of government-issued ID and read the state’s official voter education materials, you can visit the Arkansas Secretary of State Elections Division.

If you need direct assistance with absentee ballots or registration issues, you can contact the Craighead County Clerk’s office directly at 870-933-4520.

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