Jonesboro, AR – Jonesboro Right Now – Time is running out to cast your ballot this election.
Early voting for the 2026 general election in Craighead County officially ends today, Monday, Nov. 2. Election Day will follow on Tuesday, Nov. 3.
Since early voting began on Oct. 19, over 10,000 residents have gone out and cast their ballots. The county currently has 59,515 registered voters for the 2026 cycle.
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If you are planning to cast your ballot in this election, review this quick checklist to ensure everything goes smoothly at the polling center:
- Voter Registration: The deadline for registration was Oct. 5. Before heading to the polls, use the Arkansas Voter View Portal to confirm your registration status is active and your address is up to date.
- Photo Identification: Arkansas law requires a valid photo ID (e.g., driver’s license, state ID, passport, or military ID) to cast a ballot.
- Study Your Sample Ballot: Review the measures and candidate races ahead of time so you can mark your ballot efficiently.
- Early Voting: Today, early voting hours are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (early closure per state law) at one of two locations in Craighead County:
- Craighead County Election Annex: 315 W. Jefferson Ave., Jonesboro
- Lake City Courthouse/Eastern Annex: 113 Cobean Blvd., Lake City
- Election Day: You can cast your ballot on Nov. 3 from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. at one of the following locations:
- Parker Park Community Center: 1506 N. Church St., Jonesboro
- Earl Bell Community Center: 1212 S. Church St., Jonesboro
- Valley View Church of Christ: 4500 Southwest Drive, Jonesboro
- Allen Park Community Center: 3609 Race St., Jonesboro
- Walnut Street Baptist Church: 1910 Scenic Road, Jonesboro
- First National Bank Arena: 217 Olympic Drive, Jonesboro
- Forest Home Church of the Nazarene: 2403 Ritter Drive, Jonesboro
- Bono Church of Christ: 101 Craftsbury, Bono
- Lake City Courthouse/Eastern Annex: 113 Cobean Blvd., Lake City
- Wood’s Chapel Baptist Church: 175 Highway 230 E., Brookland
- Bay United Methodist Church: 300 Central Ave., Bay
- Cash City Hall: 4391 Highway 18, Cash
- Caraway City Hall: 102 E. State St., Caraway
- Monette Legion Hut: 209 E. Drew St., Monette
For those needing a ride to the Craighead County Election Annex during the early voting period, GOJO will be offering free rides.
You can read more about the issues and candidates on the ballot, as well as what to do if you have an issue, by viewing JRN’s guide to the 2026 Craighead County ballot.
JRN will be at the Craighead County Election Annex Tuesday night covering the election results LIVE. Make sure to follow JonesboroRightNow.com, our Facebook and Instagram, and have push notifications enabled on our FREE app to stay informed.
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