Ark. Code Ann. § 7-5-101 — AR Code / Title 7 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 1 / Section 7-5-101
Precinct boundaries, polling sites, and vote centers - Establishment and alteration
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The county board of election commissioners shall: (A) Establish election precincts; and (B) (i) Designate a polling site for each precinct. (ii) A polling site may serve two (2) or more precincts, including parts of precincts. (2) Except as provided in § 6-14-106 , the designation of polling sites shall be by a unanimous vote of the members of the county board of election commissioners present. (b) (1) The county board of election commissioners by order may alter the boundaries of existing election precincts and establish new ones. (2) A precinct shall not be altered and a new precinct shall not be created less than sixty (60) days before an election except in the event of an emergency as determined by unanimous vote of the county board of election commissioners. (3) (A) Except as provided in subdivision (b)(3)(B) of this section, if more than three thousand (3,000) voters are registered in a precinct, the county board of election commissioners shall redistrict the precinct at least one hundred twenty (120) days before the election. (B) If the number of registered voters in the precinct exceeds three thousand (3,000) registered voters during or after the one hundred twenty (120) days before an election, the county board of election commissioners shall redistrict the precinct at least one hundred twenty (120) days before the next election. (4) (A) An order to alter the boundaries of any precinct or establish any new one shall not be effective until it has been filed with the county clerk. (B) The order shall contain: (i) A written description of the boundaries of the precinct; (ii) A printed map of the boundaries of the precincts altered or established; and (iii) A digital map detailing the precinct boundaries altered or established in a format prescribed by the Arkansas Geographic Information Systems Office. (c) (1) Within thirty (30) days after the boundaries of an election precinct are altered or a new election precinct is established, the county clerk shall submit written, printed, and digital copies of the map and boundaries required under subdivision (b)(4) of this section to the: (A) Secretary of State; and (B) Arkansas Geographic Information Systems Office. (2) Upon receipt of the changes, the Secretary of State immediately shall forward a copy to the: (A) Office of the Attorney General; (B) Census State Data Center; (C) Geographic Information Systems and Mapping Section of the Transportation Planning and Policy Division of the Arkansas Department of Transportation; and (D) Arkansas Geographic Information Systems Office. (3) The Secretary of State may: (A) Designate each precinct in the state with a unique alphanumeric description that clearly references: (i) The precinct designation assigned by the county board of election commissioners; and (ii) The county in which the precinct exists; (B) Create a map of the State of Arkansas that is divided by precinct; and (C) Display the map with the alphanumeric precinct designations on the Secretary of State's internet website. (d) (1) Except for school elections under § 6-14-106 , the polling sites for each election shall be the same as those established for the immediately preceding general election unless changed by order of the county board of election commissioners. (2) (A) The county board of election commissioners shall not change a polling site for any precinct less than sixty (60) days before a preferential primary election or general election, except in the event of an emergency. (B) The county board of election commissioners shall not change a polling site for any precinct less than thirty (30) days before an election other than a preferential primary or general election, except in the event of an emergency. (3) (A) Notice of a change made in a polling site shall be provided by posting information at the polling site used in the last election and by the county clerk mailing notice to affected registered voters at least fifteen (15) days before the election unless: (i) The election is a school election; (ii) The election is a special election; or (iii) The change in polling sites is due to an emergency arising less than fifteen (15) days before the election. (B) If the change in polling site occurs in a school election, special election, or due to an emergency arising less than fifteen (15) days before the election, notice of a change made in the polling site shall be provided by posting information at the polling site used in the last election. (4) (A) If the county board of election commissioners reduces the total number of polling sites available in the county in a preferential primary election or a general election, a qualified elector of the county may appeal the decision to close the polling site that adversely affects the qualified elector's ability to cast a ballot to the State Board of Election Commissioners. (B) An appeal made to the State Board of Election Commissioners shall: (i) Be filed in writing within seven (7) days of the vote of the county board of election commissioners to reduce the number of polling sites available in the county; (ii) Describe clearly the polling site that was closed; (iii) Describe the reason the closure of the polling site in question adversely affects the election process; and (iv) Be signed by the appellant under penalty of perjury. (C) When a timely and sufficient appeal is filed under this subsection, the State Board of Election Commissioners shall determine if the reduction in polling sites is permissible in a timely fashion and shall issue an order resolving the appeal no less than thirty (30) days before the date of the election. (D) An order by the State Board of Election Commissioners prohibiting a reduction in polling sites under this subsection shall be effective for the remainder of the term of the county board of election commissioners whose actions were appealed. (e) (1) (A) Before establishing one (1) or more vote centers in the county under § 7-1-113 , the county board of election commissioners shall certify to the Secretary of State and the county quorum court that the county has a secure electronic connection sufficient to prevent: (i) An elector from voting more than once; (ii) Unauthorized access to an electronic pollbook; (iii) Unauthorized access to the voter registration database; and (iv) Unauthorized access to voting equipment and voter materials. (B) If the county board of election commissioners has certified to the county quorum court a determination of sufficiency under subdivision (e)(1)(A) of this section, the county may adopt an ordinance to establish vote centers for elections. (C) The ordinance: (i) Shall be filed with the county clerk, the county board of election commissioners, and the Secretary of State; and (ii) Is effective when it is filed with the county clerk, the county board of election commissioners, and the Secretary of State. (2) (A) (i) Except for school elections under § 6-14-106 , a vote center location for each election shall be the same as that established for the immediately preceding general election unless changed by order of the county board of election commissioners. (ii) When a runoff is required in a county that only utilizes vote centers, the vote centers for the runoff election shall be the vote centers that are located within a precinct composed of qualified electors who are eligible to vote in that runoff election. (iii) When a runoff election is required in a county that only utilizes vote centers and where no vote center is located in one (1) or more precincts composed of qualified electors participating in the runoff election, the county board of election commissioners shall: (a) Establish one (1) or more vote centers within the jurisdiction for which the runoff election is being conducted prior to the publication of the notice of election; or (b) Open a vote center at the county seat if no polling site is otherwise available on election day under this section. (B) (i) The county board of election commissioners shall not change a vote center location less than sixty (60) days before a preferential primary election or general election, except in the event of an emergency. (ii) The county board of election commissioners shall not change a vote center location less than thirty (30) days before an election other than for a preferential primary or general election, except in the event of an emergency. (iii) The county board of election commissioners may establish a new vote center for an election less than thirty (30) days before an election if a majority of the county board of election commissioners determines the existing vote centers do not adequately serve the county's qualified electors. (iv) A vote center established under subdivision (e)(2)(B)(iii) of this section shall be included in the notice of election. (C) Notice of a change made to a vote center location shall be posted at the vote center location used in the last election, and except for school elections and special elections, the notice shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the county at least fifteen (15) days before the election. Amended by Act 2023, No. 389,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023. Amended by Act 2021, No. 1063,§ 5, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2021, No. 1063,§ 4, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2021, No. 1063,§ 3, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2021, No. 729,§ 3, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2021, No. 729,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 8, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2015, No. 103,§ 8, eff. 7/22/2015. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1389,§ 3, eff. 8/16/2013. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1211,§ 2, eff. 8/16/2013. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1126,§ 4, eff. 8/16/2013. Amended by Act 2013, No. 546,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1969, No. 465, Art. 6, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 3-601; Acts 1993, No. 717, §§ 1, 3; 1995, No. 876, § 1; 1995 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 7, § 1; 1997, No. 451, § 1; 1999, No. 455, § 1; 2003, No. 1165, § 2; 2003, No. 1295, § 2; 2007, No. 694, § 1; 2009, No. 250, § 3; 2009, No. 1480, § 15.

(a) (1) The county board of election commissioners shall: (A) Establish election precincts; and (B) (i) Designate a polling site for each precinct. (ii) A polling site may serve two (2) or more precincts, including parts of precincts. (2) Except as provided in § 6-14-106 , the designation of polling sites shall be by a unanimous vote of the members of the county board of election commissioners present.

(1) The county board of election commissioners shall: (A) Establish election precincts; and (B) (i) Designate a polling site for each precinct. (ii) A polling site may serve two (2) or more precincts, including parts of precincts.

(A) Establish election precincts; and

(B) (i) Designate a polling site for each precinct. (ii) A polling site may serve two (2) or more precincts, including parts of precincts.

(i) Designate a polling site for each precinct.

(ii) A polling site may serve two (2) or more precincts, including parts of precincts.

(2) Except as provided in § 6-14-106 , the designation of polling sites shall be by a unanimous vote of the members of the county board of election commissioners present.

(b) (1) The county board of election commissioners by order may alter the boundaries of existing election precincts and establish new ones. (2) A precinct shall not be altered and a new precinct shall not be created less than sixty (60) days before an election except in the event of an emergency as determined by unanimous vote of the county board of election commissioners. (3) (A) Except as provided in subdivision (b)(3)(B) of this section, if more than three thousand (3,000) voters are registered in a precinct, the county board of election commissioners shall redistrict the precinct at least one hundred twenty (120) days before the election. (B) If the number of registered voters in the precinct exceeds three thousand (3,000) registered voters during or after the one hundred twenty (120) days before an election, the county board of election commissioners shall redistrict the precinct at least one hundred twenty (120) days before the next election. (4) (A) An order to alter the boundaries of any precinct or establish any new one shall not be effective until it has been filed with the county clerk. (B) The order shall contain: (i) A written description of the boundaries of the precinct; (ii) A printed map of the boundaries of the precincts altered or established; and (iii) A digital map detailing the precinct boundaries altered or established in a format prescribed by the Arkansas Geographic Information Systems Office.

(1) The county board of election commissioners by order may alter the boundaries of existing election precincts and establish new ones.

(2) A precinct shall not be altered and a new precinct shall not be created less than sixty (60) days before an election except in the event of an emergency as determined by unanimous vote of the county board of election commissioners.

(3) (A) Except as provided in subdivision (b)(3)(B) of this section, if more than three thousand (3,000) voters are registered in a precinct, the county board of election commissioners shall redistrict the precinct at least one hundred twenty (120) days before the election. (B) If the number of registered voters in the precinct exceeds three thousand (3,000) registered voters during or after the one hundred twenty (120) days before an election, the county board of election commissioners shall redistrict the precinct at least one hundred twenty (120) days before the next election.

(A) Except as provided in subdivision (b)(3)(B) of this section, if more than three thousand (3,000) voters are registered in a precinct, the county board of election commissioners shall redistrict the precinct at least one hundred twenty (120) days before the election.

(B) If the number of registered voters in the precinct exceeds three thousand (3,000) registered voters during or after the one hundred twenty (120) days before an election, the county board of election commissioners shall redistrict the precinct at least one hundred twenty (120) days before the next election.

(4) (A) An order to alter the boundaries of any precinct or establish any new one shall not be effective until it has been filed with the county clerk. (B) The order shall contain: (i) A written description of the boundaries of the precinct; (ii) A printed map of the boundaries of the precincts altered or established; and (iii) A digital map detailing the precinct boundaries altered or established in a format prescribed by the Arkansas Geographic Information Systems Office.

(A) An order to alter the boundaries of any precinct or establish any new one shall not be effective until it has been filed with the county clerk.

(B) The order shall contain: (i) A written description of the boundaries of the precinct; (ii) A printed map of the boundaries of the precincts altered or established; and (iii) A digital map detailing the precinct boundaries altered or established in a format prescribed by the Arkansas Geographic Information Systems Office.

(i) A written description of the boundaries of the precinct;

(ii) A printed map of the boundaries of the precincts altered or established; and

(iii) A digital map detailing the precinct boundaries altered or established in a format prescribed by the Arkansas Geographic Information Systems Office.

(c) (1) Within thirty (30) days after the boundaries of an election precinct are altered or a new election precinct is established, the county clerk shall submit written, printed, and digital copies of the map and boundaries required under subdivision (b)(4) of this section to the: (A) Secretary of State; and (B) Arkansas Geographic Information Systems Office. (2) Upon receipt of the changes, the Secretary of State immediately shall forward a copy to the: (A) Office of the Attorney General; (B) Census State Data Center; (C) Geographic Information Systems and Mapping Section of the Transportation Planning and Policy Division of the Arkansas Department of Transportation; and (D) Arkansas Geographic Information Systems Office. (3) The Secretary of State may: (A) Designate each precinct in the state with a unique alphanumeric description that clearly references: (i) The precinct designation assigned by the county board of election commissioners; and (ii) The county in which the precinct exists; (B) Create a map of the State of Arkansas that is divided by precinct; and (C) Display the map with the alphanumeric precinct designations on the Secretary of State's internet website.

(1) Within thirty (30) days after the boundaries of an election precinct are altered or a new election precinct is established, the county clerk shall submit written, printed, and digital copies of the map and boundaries required under subdivision (b)(4) of this section to the: (A) Secretary of State; and (B) Arkansas Geographic Information Systems Office.

(A) Secretary of State; and

(B) Arkansas Geographic Information Systems Office.

(2) Upon receipt of the changes, the Secretary of State immediately shall forward a copy to the: (A) Office of the Attorney General; (B) Census State Data Center; (C) Geographic Information Systems and Mapping Section of the Transportation Planning and Policy Division of the Arkansas Department of Transportation; and (D) Arkansas Geographic Information Systems Office.

(A) Office of the Attorney General;

(B) Census State Data Center;

(C) Geographic Information Systems and Mapping Section of the Transportation Planning and Policy Division of the Arkansas Department of Transportation; and

(D) Arkansas Geographic Information Systems Office.

(3) The Secretary of State may: (A) Designate each precinct in the state with a unique alphanumeric description that clearly references: (i) The precinct designation assigned by the county board of election commissioners; and (ii) The county in which the precinct exists; (B) Create a map of the State of Arkansas that is divided by precinct; and (C) Display the map with the alphanumeric precinct designations on the Secretary of State's internet website.

(A) Designate each precinct in the state with a unique alphanumeric description that clearly references: (i) The precinct designation assigned by the county board of election commissioners; and (ii) The county in which the precinct exists;

(i) The precinct designation assigned by the county board of election commissioners; and

(ii) The county in which the precinct exists;

(B) Create a map of the State of Arkansas that is divided by precinct; and

(C) Display the map with the alphanumeric precinct designations on the Secretary of State's internet website.

(d) (1) Except for school elections under § 6-14-106 , the polling sites for each election shall be the same as those established for the immediately preceding general election unless changed by order of the county board of election commissioners. (2) (A) The county board of election commissioners shall not change a polling site for any precinct less than sixty (60) days before a preferential primary election or general election, except in the event of an emergency. (B) The county board of election commissioners shall not change a polling site for any precinct less than thirty (30) days before an election other than a preferential primary or general election, except in the event of an emergency. (3) (A) Notice of a change made in a polling site shall be provided by posting information at the polling site used in the last election and by the county clerk mailing notice to affected registered voters at least fifteen (15) days before the election unless: (i) The election is a school election; (ii) The election is a special election; or (iii) The change in polling sites is due to an emergency arising less than fifteen (15) days before the election. (B) If the change in polling site occurs in a school election, special election, or due to an emergency arising less than fifteen (15) days before the election, notice of a change made in the polling site shall be provided by posting information at the polling site used in the last election. (4) (A) If the county board of election commissioners reduces the total number of polling sites available in the county in a preferential primary election or a general election, a qualified elector of the county may appeal the decision to close the polling site that adversely affects the qualified elector's ability to cast a ballot to the State Board of Election Commissioners. (B) An appeal made to the State Board of Election Commissioners shall: (i) Be filed in writing within seven (7) days of the vote of the county board of election commissioners to reduce the number of polling sites available in the county; (ii) Describe clearly the polling site that was closed; (iii) Describe the reason the closure of the polling site in question adversely affects the election process; and (iv) Be signed by the appellant under penalty of perjury. (C) When a timely and sufficient appeal is filed under this subsection, the State Board of Election Commissioners shall determine if the reduction in polling sites is permissible in a timely fashion and shall issue an order resolving the appeal no less than thirty (30) days before the date of the election. (D) An order by the State Board of Election Commissioners prohibiting a reduction in polling sites under this subsection shall be effective for the remainder of the term of the county board of election commissioners whose actions were appealed.

(1) Except for school elections under § 6-14-106 , the polling sites for each election shall be the same as those established for the immediately preceding general election unless changed by order of the county board of election commissioners.

(2) (A) The county board of election commissioners shall not change a polling site for any precinct less than sixty (60) days before a preferential primary election or general election, except in the event of an emergency. (B) The county board of election commissioners shall not change a polling site for any precinct less than thirty (30) days before an election other than a preferential primary or general election, except in the event of an emergency.

(A) The county board of election commissioners shall not change a polling site for any precinct less than sixty (60) days before a preferential primary election or general election, except in the event of an emergency.

(B) The county board of election commissioners shall not change a polling site for any precinct less than thirty (30) days before an election other than a preferential primary or general election, except in the event of an emergency.

(3) (A) Notice of a change made in a polling site shall be provided by posting information at the polling site used in the last election and by the county clerk mailing notice to affected registered voters at least fifteen (15) days before the election unless: (i) The election is a school election; (ii) The election is a special election; or (iii) The change in polling sites is due to an emergency arising less than fifteen (15) days before the election. (B) If the change in polling site occurs in a school election, special election, or due to an emergency arising less than fifteen (15) days before the election, notice of a change made in the polling site shall be provided by posting information at the polling site used in the last election.

(A) Notice of a change made in a polling site shall be provided by posting information at the polling site used in the last election and by the county clerk mailing notice to affected registered voters at least fifteen (15) days before the election unless: (i) The election is a school election; (ii) The election is a special election; or (iii) The change in polling sites is due to an emergency arising less than fifteen (15) days before the election.

(i) The election is a school election;

(ii) The election is a special election; or

(iii) The change in polling sites is due to an emergency arising less than fifteen (15) days before the election.

(B) If the change in polling site occurs in a school election, special election, or due to an emergency arising less than fifteen (15) days before the election, notice of a change made in the polling site shall be provided by posting information at the polling site used in the last election.

(4) (A) If the county board of election commissioners reduces the total number of polling sites available in the county in a preferential primary election or a general election, a qualified elector of the county may appeal the decision to close the polling site that adversely affects the qualified elector's ability to cast a ballot to the State Board of Election Commissioners. (B) An appeal made to the State Board of Election Commissioners shall: (i) Be filed in writing within seven (7) days of the vote of the county board of election commissioners to reduce the number of polling sites available in the county; (ii) Describe clearly the polling site that was closed; (iii) Describe the reason the closure of the polling site in question adversely affects the election process; and (iv) Be signed by the appellant under penalty of perjury. (C) When a timely and sufficient appeal is filed under this subsection, the State Board of Election Commissioners shall determine if the reduction in polling sites is permissible in a timely fashion and shall issue an order resolving the appeal no less than thirty (30) days before the date of the election. (D) An order by the State Board of Election Commissioners prohibiting a reduction in polling sites under this subsection shall be effective for the remainder of the term of the county board of election commissioners whose actions were appealed.

(A) If the county board of election commissioners reduces the total number of polling sites available in the county in a preferential primary election or a general election, a qualified elector of the county may appeal the decision to close the polling site that adversely affects the qualified elector's ability to cast a ballot to the State Board of Election Commissioners.

(B) An appeal made to the State Board of Election Commissioners shall: (i) Be filed in writing within seven (7) days of the vote of the county board of election commissioners to reduce the number of polling sites available in the county; (ii) Describe clearly the polling site that was closed; (iii) Describe the reason the closure of the polling site in question adversely affects the election process; and (iv) Be signed by the appellant under penalty of perjury.

(i) Be filed in writing within seven (7) days of the vote of the county board of election commissioners to reduce the number of polling sites available in the county;

(ii) Describe clearly the polling site that was closed;

(iii) Describe the reason the closure of the polling site in question adversely affects the election process; and

(iv) Be signed by the appellant under penalty of perjury.

(C) When a timely and sufficient appeal is filed under this subsection, the State Board of Election Commissioners shall determine if the reduction in polling sites is permissible in a timely fashion and shall issue an order resolving the appeal no less than thirty (30) days before the date of the election.

(D) An order by the State Board of Election Commissioners prohibiting a reduction in polling sites under this subsection shall be effective for the remainder of the term of the county board of election commissioners whose actions were appealed.

(e) (1) (A) Before establishing one (1) or more vote centers in the county under § 7-1-113 , the county board of election commissioners shall certify to the Secretary of State and the county quorum court that the county has a secure electronic connection sufficient to prevent: (i) An elector from voting more than once; (ii) Unauthorized access to an electronic pollbook; (iii) Unauthorized access to the voter registration database; and (iv) Unauthorized access to voting equipment and voter materials. (B) If the county board of election commissioners has certified to the county quorum court a determination of sufficiency under subdivision (e)(1)(A) of this section, the county may adopt an ordinance to establish vote centers for elections. (C) The ordinance: (i) Shall be filed with the county clerk, the county board of election commissioners, and the Secretary of State; and (ii) Is effective when it is filed with the county clerk, the county board of election commissioners, and the Secretary of State. (2) (A) (i) Except for school elections under § 6-14-106 , a vote center location for each election shall be the same as that established for the immediately preceding general election unless changed by order of the county board of election commissioners. (ii) When a runoff is required in a county that only utilizes vote centers, the vote centers for the runoff election shall be the vote centers that are located within a precinct composed of qualified electors who are eligible to vote in that runoff election. (iii) When a runoff election is required in a county that only utilizes vote centers and where no vote center is located in one (1) or more precincts composed of qualified electors participating in the runoff election, the county board of election commissioners shall: (a) Establish one (1) or more vote centers within the jurisdiction for which the runoff election is being conducted prior to the publication of the notice of election; or (b) Open a vote center at the county seat if no polling site is otherwise available on election day under this section. (B) (i) The county board of election commissioners shall not change a vote center location less than sixty (60) days before a preferential primary election or general election, except in the event of an emergency. (ii) The county board of election commissioners shall not change a vote center location less than thirty (30) days before an election other than for a preferential primary or general election, except in the event of an emergency. (iii) The county board of election commissioners may establish a new vote center for an election less than thirty (30) days before an election if a majority of the county board of election commissioners determines the existing vote centers do not adequately serve the county's qualified electors. (iv) A vote center established under subdivision (e)(2)(B)(iii) of this section shall be included in the notice of election. (C) Notice of a change made to a vote center location shall be posted at the vote center location used in the last election, and except for school elections and special elections, the notice shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the county at least fifteen (15) days before the election.

(1) (A) Before establishing one (1) or more vote centers in the county under § 7-1-113 , the county board of election commissioners shall certify to the Secretary of State and the county quorum court that the county has a secure electronic connection sufficient to prevent: (i) An elector from voting more than once; (ii) Unauthorized access to an electronic pollbook; (iii) Unauthorized access to the voter registration database; and (iv) Unauthorized access to voting equipment and voter materials. (B) If the county board of election commissioners has certified to the county quorum court a determination of sufficiency under subdivision (e)(1)(A) of this section, the county may adopt an ordinance to establish vote centers for elections. (C) The ordinance: (i) Shall be filed with the county clerk, the county board of election commissioners, and the Secretary of State; and (ii) Is effective when it is filed with the county clerk, the county board of election commissioners, and the Secretary of State.

(A) Before establishing one (1) or more vote centers in the county under § 7-1-113 , the county board of election commissioners shall certify to the Secretary of State and the county quorum court that the county has a secure electronic connection sufficient to prevent: (i) An elector from voting more than once; (ii) Unauthorized access to an electronic pollbook; (iii) Unauthorized access to the voter registration database; and (iv) Unauthorized access to voting equipment and voter materials.

(i) An elector from voting more than once;

(ii) Unauthorized access to an electronic pollbook;

(iii) Unauthorized access to the voter registration database; and

(iv) Unauthorized access to voting equipment and voter materials.

(B) If the county board of election commissioners has certified to the county quorum court a determination of sufficiency under subdivision (e)(1)(A) of this section, the county may adopt an ordinance to establish vote centers for elections.

(C) The ordinance: (i) Shall be filed with the county clerk, the county board of election commissioners, and the Secretary of State; and (ii) Is effective when it is filed with the county clerk, the county board of election commissioners, and the Secretary of State.

(i) Shall be filed with the county clerk, the county board of election commissioners, and the Secretary of State; and

(ii) Is effective when it is filed with the county clerk, the county board of election commissioners, and the Secretary of State.

(2) (A) (i) Except for school elections under § 6-14-106 , a vote center location for each election shall be the same as that established for the immediately preceding general election unless changed by order of the county board of election commissioners. (ii) When a runoff is required in a county that only utilizes vote centers, the vote centers for the runoff election shall be the vote centers that are located within a precinct composed of qualified electors who are eligible to vote in that runoff election. (iii) When a runoff election is required in a county that only utilizes vote centers and where no vote center is located in one (1) or more precincts composed of qualified electors participating in the runoff election, the county board of election commissioners shall: (a) Establish one (1) or more vote centers within the jurisdiction for which the runoff election is being conducted prior to the publication of the notice of election; or (b) Open a vote center at the county seat if no polling site is otherwise available on election day under this section. (B) (i) The county board of election commissioners shall not change a vote center location less than sixty (60) days before a preferential primary election or general election, except in the event of an emergency. (ii) The county board of election commissioners shall not change a vote center location less than thirty (30) days before an election other than for a preferential primary or general election, except in the event of an emergency. (iii) The county board of election commissioners may establish a new vote center for an election less than thirty (30) days before an election if a majority of the county board of election commissioners determines the existing vote centers do not adequately serve the county's qualified electors. (iv) A vote center established under subdivision (e)(2)(B)(iii) of this section shall be included in the notice of election. (C) Notice of a change made to a vote center location shall be posted at the vote center location used in the last election, and except for school elections and special elections, the notice shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the county at least fifteen (15) days before the election.

(A) (i) Except for school elections under § 6-14-106 , a vote center location for each election shall be the same as that established for the immediately preceding general election unless changed by order of the county board of election commissioners. (ii) When a runoff is required in a county that only utilizes vote centers, the vote centers for the runoff election shall be the vote centers that are located within a precinct composed of qualified electors who are eligible to vote in that runoff election. (iii) When a runoff election is required in a county that only utilizes vote centers and where no vote center is located in one (1) or more precincts composed of qualified electors participating in the runoff election, the county board of election commissioners shall: (a) Establish one (1) or more vote centers within the jurisdiction for which the runoff election is being conducted prior to the publication of the notice of election; or (b) Open a vote center at the county seat if no polling site is otherwise available on election day under this section.

(i) Except for school elections under § 6-14-106 , a vote center location for each election shall be the same as that established for the immediately preceding general election unless changed by order of the county board of election commissioners.

(ii) When a runoff is required in a county that only utilizes vote centers, the vote centers for the runoff election shall be the vote centers that are located within a precinct composed of qualified electors who are eligible to vote in that runoff election.

(iii) When a runoff election is required in a county that only utilizes vote centers and where no vote center is located in one (1) or more precincts composed of qualified electors participating in the runoff election, the county board of election commissioners shall: (a) Establish one (1) or more vote centers within the jurisdiction for which the runoff election is being conducted prior to the publication of the notice of election; or (b) Open a vote center at the county seat if no polling site is otherwise available on election day under this section.

(a) Establish one (1) or more vote centers within the jurisdiction for which the runoff election is being conducted prior to the publication of the notice of election; or

(b) Open a vote center at the county seat if no polling site is otherwise available on election day under this section.

(B) (i) The county board of election commissioners shall not change a vote center location less than sixty (60) days before a preferential primary election or general election, except in the event of an emergency. (ii) The county board of election commissioners shall not change a vote center location less than thirty (30) days before an election other than for a preferential primary or general election, except in the event of an emergency. (iii) The county board of election commissioners may establish a new vote center for an election less than thirty (30) days before an election if a majority of the county board of election commissioners determines the existing vote centers do not adequately serve the county's qualified electors. (iv) A vote center established under subdivision (e)(2)(B)(iii) of this section shall be included in the notice of election.

(i) The county board of election commissioners shall not change a vote center location less than sixty (60) days before a preferential primary election or general election, except in the event of an emergency.

(ii) The county board of election commissioners shall not change a vote center location less than thirty (30) days before an election other than for a preferential primary or general election, except in the event of an emergency.

(iii) The county board of election commissioners may establish a new vote center for an election less than thirty (30) days before an election if a majority of the county board of election commissioners determines the existing vote centers do not adequately serve the county's qualified electors.

(iv) A vote center established under subdivision (e)(2)(B)(iii) of this section shall be included in the notice of election.

(C) Notice of a change made to a vote center location shall be posted at the vote center location used in the last election, and except for school elections and special elections, the notice shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the county at least fifteen (15) days before the election.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 389,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 1063,§ 5, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 1063,§ 4, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 1063,§ 3, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 729,§ 3, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 729,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 8, eff. 8/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 103,§ 8, eff. 7/22/2015.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1389,§ 3, eff. 8/16/2013.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1211,§ 2, eff. 8/16/2013.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1126,§ 4, eff. 8/16/2013.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 546,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1969, No. 465, Art. 6, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 3-601; Acts 1993, No. 717, §§ 1, 3; 1995, No. 876, § 1; 1995 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 7, § 1; 1997, No. 451, § 1; 1999, No. 455, § 1; 2003, No. 1165, § 2; 2003, No. 1295, § 2; 2007, No. 694, § 1; 2009, No. 250, § 3; 2009, No. 1480, § 15.
Ark. Code Ann. § 7-5-803 — AR Code / Title 7 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 8 / Section 7-5-803
Special judges for additional contests
Status: in_force

(a) In the event that there are more election contests brought under this section than the circuit court judge can dispose of prior to ten (10) days before any election to be held, either of the parties to the contest may so report to the circuit judge in vacation or otherwise, who shall have full and complete authority to appoint an attorney with the qualifications of circuit judge to hear any contest and render a final judgment in such contest. (b) The circuit judge shall appoint as special judge any attorney named by a committee of three (3) qualified electors of the county in which the contest is pending, one (1) to be named by the contestant, one (1) to be named by the contestee, and the third to be named by those two (2) committee members. In the event that the first two (2) committee members do not agree within five (5) days on the third member, then the third member shall be chosen by lot from the respective choices of the two committee members. (c) All proceedings shall be conducted as in the case of any regular judge trying any such case, including the right of appeal. The judge so appointed shall have full power and authority in the trial of election contests in all respects as are now conferred by the Arkansas Constitution upon circuit judges in this state. The judgment rendered by the attorney so appointed shall be binding with full force and effect as if the regular circuit judge had heard the cause. (d) In the appointment of the attorney, the circuit judge shall not be confined in the selection of the attorney to the judicial circuit in which the contest is pending. However, the hearing of the contest shall be had in the county in which the contest has been filed. Acts 1969, No. 465, Art. 10, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 3-1003.

(a) In the event that there are more election contests brought under this section than the circuit court judge can dispose of prior to ten (10) days before any election to be held, either of the parties to the contest may so report to the circuit judge in vacation or otherwise, who shall have full and complete authority to appoint an attorney with the qualifications of circuit judge to hear any contest and render a final judgment in such contest.

(b) The circuit judge shall appoint as special judge any attorney named by a committee of three (3) qualified electors of the county in which the contest is pending, one (1) to be named by the contestant, one (1) to be named by the contestee, and the third to be named by those two (2) committee members. In the event that the first two (2) committee members do not agree within five (5) days on the third member, then the third member shall be chosen by lot from the respective choices of the two committee members.

(c) All proceedings shall be conducted as in the case of any regular judge trying any such case, including the right of appeal. The judge so appointed shall have full power and authority in the trial of election contests in all respects as are now conferred by the Arkansas Constitution upon circuit judges in this state. The judgment rendered by the attorney so appointed shall be binding with full force and effect as if the regular circuit judge had heard the cause.

(d) In the appointment of the attorney, the circuit judge shall not be confined in the selection of the attorney to the judicial circuit in which the contest is pending. However, the hearing of the contest shall be had in the county in which the contest has been filed.

Acts 1969, No. 465, Art. 10, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 3-1003.
Ark. Code Ann. § 7-5-404 — AR Code / Title 7 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 4 / Section 7-5-404
Applications for ballots - Definition
Status: in_force

(a) (1) (A) (i) Applications for absentee ballots shall be delivered to an applicant with the application blank except for the information that may be automatically populated by the voter registration system. (ii) No voter selections shall be pre-filled on an application for an absentee ballot. (B) Applications for absentee ballots shall be signed by the applicant and verified by the county clerk by checking the voter's name, address, date of birth, and signature from the voter registration application unless the application is sent by electronic means. (C) If the application is sent by electronic means, the application shall bear a verifiable facsimile of the applicant's signature. (D) If an applicant is given assistance filling out an application for an absentee ballot, the person giving assistance to the applicant shall provide his or her name, address, and signature on the application. (2) (A) If the signatures on the absentee ballot application and the voter registration application record are not similar, the county clerk shall not provide an absentee ballot to the voter. (B) If the absentee ballot request is rejected under subdivision (a)(2)(A) of this section, the county clerk shall: (i) Provide notice promptly to the voter of the rejection; (ii) Allow the voter to resubmit the request; and (iii) Electronically record the rejection in the permanent system maintained by the county clerk. (C) The notice to the voter under subdivision (a)(2)(B) of this section shall be made by: (i) The most efficient means available, including without limitation by telephone or email; and (ii) Written notice sent by first-class mail to the address where the voter is registered to vote. (3) Delivery of the request for an absentee ballot to the county clerk may be made in one (1) of the following ways, and in no other manner: (A) For applications submitted using the form prescribed in § 7-5-405 : (i) In person at the office of the county clerk of the county of residence of the voter no later than the time the county clerk's office regularly closes on the Friday before election day; (ii) Applications by mail must be received in the office of the county clerk of the county of residence of the voter not later than seven (7) days before the election for which the application was made; (iii) A designated bearer may deliver the completed application to the office of the county clerk of the county of residence of the applicant not later than the time the county clerk's office regularly closes on the Friday before election day; (iv) A person declared as the authorized agent of the applicant may deliver the application to the office of the county clerk of the county of residence of the applicant not later than 1:30 p.m. on the day of the election; (v) An administrator may deliver the application in person at the office of the county clerk of the county of residence of the voter no later than the time the county clerk's office regularly closes on the Friday before election day; or (vi) (a) Delivery by electronic means to the county clerk's office of the county of residence of the voter not later than seven (7) days before the election for which the application was made. (b) The completed application sent by electronic means will be accepted only upon verification of the facsimile signature of the applicant by the county clerk. (c) Once verified as a reasonable likeness of the voter's signature, the signature appearing on a copy of an application sent by electronic means shall be presumed to be authentic until proven otherwise; or (B) If the applicant does not use the form prescribed in § 7-5-405 , he or she may make an application for an absentee ballot as follows: (i) A letter or postcard must be received in the office of the county clerk not later than seven (7) days before the date of the election. The letter or postcard shall contain information sufficient for the county board of election commissioners and the county clerk to accept the letter or postcard in lieu of the application form; or (ii) An applicant may transmit a written request for an absentee ballot by electronic means that shall contain the voter's signature and other information sufficient for acceptance in lieu of the application form. (b) (1) Any person eligible to vote by absentee ballot may request the county clerk to mail to an address within the continental United States an application for an absentee ballot. (2) (A) For those persons voting by absentee ballot who reside outside the county in which they are registered to vote, the application shall remain in effect for one (1) year unless revoked by the voter, and the county clerk shall thereafter automatically mail no later than twenty-five (25) days before each election an absentee ballot for each election. (B) (i) For those persons voting by absentee ballot who reside within the county in which they are registered to vote, the application shall be valid for only one (1) election cycle. (ii) The election cycle shall include any one (1) election and the corresponding runoff election. (C) (i) For a voter residing in a long-term care or residential care facility licensed by the state the application shall remain in effect for one (1) calendar year unless withdrawn by the voter. (ii) The county clerk automatically shall mail no later than twenty-five (25) days before each election an absentee ballot for each election unless, before mailing, the administrator of the facility has presented an absentee ballot request from the voter authorizing the administrator to receive the absentee ballot on behalf of the voter for that election. (D) (i) For a voter with a disability as defined in § 7-5-311 , the application shall remain in effect for one (1) calendar year unless withdrawn by the voter. (ii) The county clerk automatically shall mail no later than twenty-five (25) days before each election an absentee ballot for each election. (c) The following may request an absentee ballot for one (1) or more elections, up to and including the next regularly scheduled general election for federal office, including without limitation any runoff elections that may occur as a result of the outcome of the general elections, by submitting one (1) application during that period of time in the manner provided under subsection (a) of this section: (1) A citizen of the United States temporarily residing outside the territorial limits of the United States; (2) A member of the uniformed services of the United States while in active duty or service, including his or her spouse or dependent, who by reason of active duty or service of the member is absent from the place of residence where the member, spouse, or dependent is otherwise qualified to vote; (3) A member of the United States Merchant Marine while in active duty or service, including his or her spouse or dependent, who by reason of the active duty or service of the member is absent from the place of residence where the member, spouse, or dependent is otherwise qualified to vote; and (4) A member of the Arkansas National Guard while in state active duty or service, including his or her spouse or dependent, who by reason of state active duty or service of the member is absent from the place of residence where the member, spouse, or dependent is otherwise qualified to vote. (d) As used in this section, "electronic means" means a scanned image sent by: (1) Electronic mail; or (2) Facsimile machine. Amended by Act 2023, No. 320,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023. Amended by Act 2021, No. 973,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2021, No. 736,§ 3, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2021, No. 736,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2019, No. 462,§ 7, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1424,§ 3, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1969, No. 465, Art. 9, § 4; 1981, No. 685, § 1; 1983, No. 430, § 1; 1985, No. 1019, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 3-904; Acts 1987, No. 248, § 9; 1987, No. 843, § 1; 1991, No. 863, § 1; 1993, No. 303, § 1; 1993, No. 1201, § 1; 1995, No. 686, § 3; 1995, No. 948, § 3; 1997, No. 1092, § 1; 1999, No. 1111, § 1; 1999, No. 1538, §§ 2, 3; 2003, No. 994, § 8; 2005, No. 67, § 11; 2007, No. 543, § 1; 2007, No. 556, § 3; 2009, No. 250, § 4; 2009, No. 959, § 16; 2011, No. 1188, § 1.

(a) (1) (A) (i) Applications for absentee ballots shall be delivered to an applicant with the application blank except for the information that may be automatically populated by the voter registration system. (ii) No voter selections shall be pre-filled on an application for an absentee ballot. (B) Applications for absentee ballots shall be signed by the applicant and verified by the county clerk by checking the voter's name, address, date of birth, and signature from the voter registration application unless the application is sent by electronic means. (C) If the application is sent by electronic means, the application shall bear a verifiable facsimile of the applicant's signature. (D) If an applicant is given assistance filling out an application for an absentee ballot, the person giving assistance to the applicant shall provide his or her name, address, and signature on the application. (2) (A) If the signatures on the absentee ballot application and the voter registration application record are not similar, the county clerk shall not provide an absentee ballot to the voter. (B) If the absentee ballot request is rejected under subdivision (a)(2)(A) of this section, the county clerk shall: (i) Provide notice promptly to the voter of the rejection; (ii) Allow the voter to resubmit the request; and (iii) Electronically record the rejection in the permanent system maintained by the county clerk. (C) The notice to the voter under subdivision (a)(2)(B) of this section shall be made by: (i) The most efficient means available, including without limitation by telephone or email; and (ii) Written notice sent by first-class mail to the address where the voter is registered to vote. (3) Delivery of the request for an absentee ballot to the county clerk may be made in one (1) of the following ways, and in no other manner: (A) For applications submitted using the form prescribed in § 7-5-405 : (i) In person at the office of the county clerk of the county of residence of the voter no later than the time the county clerk's office regularly closes on the Friday before election day; (ii) Applications by mail must be received in the office of the county clerk of the county of residence of the voter not later than seven (7) days before the election for which the application was made; (iii) A designated bearer may deliver the completed application to the office of the county clerk of the county of residence of the applicant not later than the time the county clerk's office regularly closes on the Friday before election day; (iv) A person declared as the authorized agent of the applicant may deliver the application to the office of the county clerk of the county of residence of the applicant not later than 1:30 p.m. on the day of the election; (v) An administrator may deliver the application in person at the office of the county clerk of the county of residence of the voter no later than the time the county clerk's office regularly closes on the Friday before election day; or (vi) (a) Delivery by electronic means to the county clerk's office of the county of residence of the voter not later than seven (7) days before the election for which the application was made. (b) The completed application sent by electronic means will be accepted only upon verification of the facsimile signature of the applicant by the county clerk. (c) Once verified as a reasonable likeness of the voter's signature, the signature appearing on a copy of an application sent by electronic means shall be presumed to be authentic until proven otherwise; or (B) If the applicant does not use the form prescribed in § 7-5-405 , he or she may make an application for an absentee ballot as follows: (i) A letter or postcard must be received in the office of the county clerk not later than seven (7) days before the date of the election. The letter or postcard shall contain information sufficient for the county board of election commissioners and the county clerk to accept the letter or postcard in lieu of the application form; or (ii) An applicant may transmit a written request for an absentee ballot by electronic means that shall contain the voter's signature and other information sufficient for acceptance in lieu of the application form.

(1) (A) (i) Applications for absentee ballots shall be delivered to an applicant with the application blank except for the information that may be automatically populated by the voter registration system. (ii) No voter selections shall be pre-filled on an application for an absentee ballot. (B) Applications for absentee ballots shall be signed by the applicant and verified by the county clerk by checking the voter's name, address, date of birth, and signature from the voter registration application unless the application is sent by electronic means. (C) If the application is sent by electronic means, the application shall bear a verifiable facsimile of the applicant's signature. (D) If an applicant is given assistance filling out an application for an absentee ballot, the person giving assistance to the applicant shall provide his or her name, address, and signature on the application.

(A) (i) Applications for absentee ballots shall be delivered to an applicant with the application blank except for the information that may be automatically populated by the voter registration system. (ii) No voter selections shall be pre-filled on an application for an absentee ballot.

(i) Applications for absentee ballots shall be delivered to an applicant with the application blank except for the information that may be automatically populated by the voter registration system.

(ii) No voter selections shall be pre-filled on an application for an absentee ballot.

(B) Applications for absentee ballots shall be signed by the applicant and verified by the county clerk by checking the voter's name, address, date of birth, and signature from the voter registration application unless the application is sent by electronic means.

(C) If the application is sent by electronic means, the application shall bear a verifiable facsimile of the applicant's signature.

(D) If an applicant is given assistance filling out an application for an absentee ballot, the person giving assistance to the applicant shall provide his or her name, address, and signature on the application.

(2) (A) If the signatures on the absentee ballot application and the voter registration application record are not similar, the county clerk shall not provide an absentee ballot to the voter. (B) If the absentee ballot request is rejected under subdivision (a)(2)(A) of this section, the county clerk shall: (i) Provide notice promptly to the voter of the rejection; (ii) Allow the voter to resubmit the request; and (iii) Electronically record the rejection in the permanent system maintained by the county clerk. (C) The notice to the voter under subdivision (a)(2)(B) of this section shall be made by: (i) The most efficient means available, including without limitation by telephone or email; and (ii) Written notice sent by first-class mail to the address where the voter is registered to vote.

(A) If the signatures on the absentee ballot application and the voter registration application record are not similar, the county clerk shall not provide an absentee ballot to the voter.

(B) If the absentee ballot request is rejected under subdivision (a)(2)(A) of this section, the county clerk shall: (i) Provide notice promptly to the voter of the rejection; (ii) Allow the voter to resubmit the request; and (iii) Electronically record the rejection in the permanent system maintained by the county clerk.

(i) Provide notice promptly to the voter of the rejection;

(ii) Allow the voter to resubmit the request; and

(iii) Electronically record the rejection in the permanent system maintained by the county clerk.

(C) The notice to the voter under subdivision (a)(2)(B) of this section shall be made by: (i) The most efficient means available, including without limitation by telephone or email; and (ii) Written notice sent by first-class mail to the address where the voter is registered to vote.

(i) The most efficient means available, including without limitation by telephone or email; and

(ii) Written notice sent by first-class mail to the address where the voter is registered to vote.

(3) Delivery of the request for an absentee ballot to the county clerk may be made in one (1) of the following ways, and in no other manner: (A) For applications submitted using the form prescribed in § 7-5-405 : (i) In person at the office of the county clerk of the county of residence of the voter no later than the time the county clerk's office regularly closes on the Friday before election day; (ii) Applications by mail must be received in the office of the county clerk of the county of residence of the voter not later than seven (7) days before the election for which the application was made; (iii) A designated bearer may deliver the completed application to the office of the county clerk of the county of residence of the applicant not later than the time the county clerk's office regularly closes on the Friday before election day; (iv) A person declared as the authorized agent of the applicant may deliver the application to the office of the county clerk of the county of residence of the applicant not later than 1:30 p.m. on the day of the election; (v) An administrator may deliver the application in person at the office of the county clerk of the county of residence of the voter no later than the time the county clerk's office regularly closes on the Friday before election day; or (vi) (a) Delivery by electronic means to the county clerk's office of the county of residence of the voter not later than seven (7) days before the election for which the application was made. (b) The completed application sent by electronic means will be accepted only upon verification of the facsimile signature of the applicant by the county clerk. (c) Once verified as a reasonable likeness of the voter's signature, the signature appearing on a copy of an application sent by electronic means shall be presumed to be authentic until proven otherwise; or (B) If the applicant does not use the form prescribed in § 7-5-405 , he or she may make an application for an absentee ballot as follows: (i) A letter or postcard must be received in the office of the county clerk not later than seven (7) days before the date of the election. The letter or postcard shall contain information sufficient for the county board of election commissioners and the county clerk to accept the letter or postcard in lieu of the application form; or (ii) An applicant may transmit a written request for an absentee ballot by electronic means that shall contain the voter's signature and other information sufficient for acceptance in lieu of the application form.

(A) For applications submitted using the form prescribed in § 7-5-405 : (i) In person at the office of the county clerk of the county of residence of the voter no later than the time the county clerk's office regularly closes on the Friday before election day; (ii) Applications by mail must be received in the office of the county clerk of the county of residence of the voter not later than seven (7) days before the election for which the application was made; (iii) A designated bearer may deliver the completed application to the office of the county clerk of the county of residence of the applicant not later than the time the county clerk's office regularly closes on the Friday before election day; (iv) A person declared as the authorized agent of the applicant may deliver the application to the office of the county clerk of the county of residence of the applicant not later than 1:30 p.m. on the day of the election; (v) An administrator may deliver the application in person at the office of the county clerk of the county of residence of the voter no later than the time the county clerk's office regularly closes on the Friday before election day; or (vi) (a) Delivery by electronic means to the county clerk's office of the county of residence of the voter not later than seven (7) days before the election for which the application was made. (b) The completed application sent by electronic means will be accepted only upon verification of the facsimile signature of the applicant by the county clerk. (c) Once verified as a reasonable likeness of the voter's signature, the signature appearing on a copy of an application sent by electronic means shall be presumed to be authentic until proven otherwise; or

(i) In person at the office of the county clerk of the county of residence of the voter no later than the time the county clerk's office regularly closes on the Friday before election day;

(ii) Applications by mail must be received in the office of the county clerk of the county of residence of the voter not later than seven (7) days before the election for which the application was made;

(iii) A designated bearer may deliver the completed application to the office of the county clerk of the county of residence of the applicant not later than the time the county clerk's office regularly closes on the Friday before election day;

(iv) A person declared as the authorized agent of the applicant may deliver the application to the office of the county clerk of the county of residence of the applicant not later than 1:30 p.m. on the day of the election;

(v) An administrator may deliver the application in person at the office of the county clerk of the county of residence of the voter no later than the time the county clerk's office regularly closes on the Friday before election day; or

(vi) (a) Delivery by electronic means to the county clerk's office of the county of residence of the voter not later than seven (7) days before the election for which the application was made. (b) The completed application sent by electronic means will be accepted only upon verification of the facsimile signature of the applicant by the county clerk. (c) Once verified as a reasonable likeness of the voter's signature, the signature appearing on a copy of an application sent by electronic means shall be presumed to be authentic until proven otherwise; or

(a) Delivery by electronic means to the county clerk's office of the county of residence of the voter not later than seven (7) days before the election for which the application was made.

(b) The completed application sent by electronic means will be accepted only upon verification of the facsimile signature of the applicant by the county clerk.

(c) Once verified as a reasonable likeness of the voter's signature, the signature appearing on a copy of an application sent by electronic means shall be presumed to be authentic until proven otherwise; or

(B) If the applicant does not use the form prescribed in § 7-5-405 , he or she may make an application for an absentee ballot as follows: (i) A letter or postcard must be received in the office of the county clerk not later than seven (7) days before the date of the election. The letter or postcard shall contain information sufficient for the county board of election commissioners and the county clerk to accept the letter or postcard in lieu of the application form; or (ii) An applicant may transmit a written request for an absentee ballot by electronic means that shall contain the voter's signature and other information sufficient for acceptance in lieu of the application form.

(i) A letter or postcard must be received in the office of the county clerk not later than seven (7) days before the date of the election. The letter or postcard shall contain information sufficient for the county board of election commissioners and the county clerk to accept the letter or postcard in lieu of the application form; or

(ii) An applicant may transmit a written request for an absentee ballot by electronic means that shall contain the voter's signature and other information sufficient for acceptance in lieu of the application form.

(b) (1) Any person eligible to vote by absentee ballot may request the county clerk to mail to an address within the continental United States an application for an absentee ballot. (2) (A) For those persons voting by absentee ballot who reside outside the county in which they are registered to vote, the application shall remain in effect for one (1) year unless revoked by the voter, and the county clerk shall thereafter automatically mail no later than twenty-five (25) days before each election an absentee ballot for each election. (B) (i) For those persons voting by absentee ballot who reside within the county in which they are registered to vote, the application shall be valid for only one (1) election cycle. (ii) The election cycle shall include any one (1) election and the corresponding runoff election. (C) (i) For a voter residing in a long-term care or residential care facility licensed by the state the application shall remain in effect for one (1) calendar year unless withdrawn by the voter. (ii) The county clerk automatically shall mail no later than twenty-five (25) days before each election an absentee ballot for each election unless, before mailing, the administrator of the facility has presented an absentee ballot request from the voter authorizing the administrator to receive the absentee ballot on behalf of the voter for that election. (D) (i) For a voter with a disability as defined in § 7-5-311 , the application shall remain in effect for one (1) calendar year unless withdrawn by the voter. (ii) The county clerk automatically shall mail no later than twenty-five (25) days before each election an absentee ballot for each election.

(1) Any person eligible to vote by absentee ballot may request the county clerk to mail to an address within the continental United States an application for an absentee ballot.

(2) (A) For those persons voting by absentee ballot who reside outside the county in which they are registered to vote, the application shall remain in effect for one (1) year unless revoked by the voter, and the county clerk shall thereafter automatically mail no later than twenty-five (25) days before each election an absentee ballot for each election. (B) (i) For those persons voting by absentee ballot who reside within the county in which they are registered to vote, the application shall be valid for only one (1) election cycle. (ii) The election cycle shall include any one (1) election and the corresponding runoff election. (C) (i) For a voter residing in a long-term care or residential care facility licensed by the state the application shall remain in effect for one (1) calendar year unless withdrawn by the voter. (ii) The county clerk automatically shall mail no later than twenty-five (25) days before each election an absentee ballot for each election unless, before mailing, the administrator of the facility has presented an absentee ballot request from the voter authorizing the administrator to receive the absentee ballot on behalf of the voter for that election. (D) (i) For a voter with a disability as defined in § 7-5-311 , the application shall remain in effect for one (1) calendar year unless withdrawn by the voter. (ii) The county clerk automatically shall mail no later than twenty-five (25) days before each election an absentee ballot for each election.

(A) For those persons voting by absentee ballot who reside outside the county in which they are registered to vote, the application shall remain in effect for one (1) year unless revoked by the voter, and the county clerk shall thereafter automatically mail no later than twenty-five (25) days before each election an absentee ballot for each election.

(B) (i) For those persons voting by absentee ballot who reside within the county in which they are registered to vote, the application shall be valid for only one (1) election cycle. (ii) The election cycle shall include any one (1) election and the corresponding runoff election.

(i) For those persons voting by absentee ballot who reside within the county in which they are registered to vote, the application shall be valid for only one (1) election cycle.

(ii) The election cycle shall include any one (1) election and the corresponding runoff election.

(C) (i) For a voter residing in a long-term care or residential care facility licensed by the state the application shall remain in effect for one (1) calendar year unless withdrawn by the voter. (ii) The county clerk automatically shall mail no later than twenty-five (25) days before each election an absentee ballot for each election unless, before mailing, the administrator of the facility has presented an absentee ballot request from the voter authorizing the administrator to receive the absentee ballot on behalf of the voter for that election.

(i) For a voter residing in a long-term care or residential care facility licensed by the state the application shall remain in effect for one (1) calendar year unless withdrawn by the voter.

(ii) The county clerk automatically shall mail no later than twenty-five (25) days before each election an absentee ballot for each election unless, before mailing, the administrator of the facility has presented an absentee ballot request from the voter authorizing the administrator to receive the absentee ballot on behalf of the voter for that election.

(D) (i) For a voter with a disability as defined in § 7-5-311 , the application shall remain in effect for one (1) calendar year unless withdrawn by the voter. (ii) The county clerk automatically shall mail no later than twenty-five (25) days before each election an absentee ballot for each election.

(i) For a voter with a disability as defined in § 7-5-311 , the application shall remain in effect for one (1) calendar year unless withdrawn by the voter.

(ii) The county clerk automatically shall mail no later than twenty-five (25) days before each election an absentee ballot for each election.

(c) The following may request an absentee ballot for one (1) or more elections, up to and including the next regularly scheduled general election for federal office, including without limitation any runoff elections that may occur as a result of the outcome of the general elections, by submitting one (1) application during that period of time in the manner provided under subsection (a) of this section: (1) A citizen of the United States temporarily residing outside the territorial limits of the United States; (2) A member of the uniformed services of the United States while in active duty or service, including his or her spouse or dependent, who by reason of active duty or service of the member is absent from the place of residence where the member, spouse, or dependent is otherwise qualified to vote; (3) A member of the United States Merchant Marine while in active duty or service, including his or her spouse or dependent, who by reason of the active duty or service of the member is absent from the place of residence where the member, spouse, or dependent is otherwise qualified to vote; and (4) A member of the Arkansas National Guard while in state active duty or service, including his or her spouse or dependent, who by reason of state active duty or service of the member is absent from the place of residence where the member, spouse, or dependent is otherwise qualified to vote.

(1) A citizen of the United States temporarily residing outside the territorial limits of the United States;

(2) A member of the uniformed services of the United States while in active duty or service, including his or her spouse or dependent, who by reason of active duty or service of the member is absent from the place of residence where the member, spouse, or dependent is otherwise qualified to vote;

(3) A member of the United States Merchant Marine while in active duty or service, including his or her spouse or dependent, who by reason of the active duty or service of the member is absent from the place of residence where the member, spouse, or dependent is otherwise qualified to vote; and

(4) A member of the Arkansas National Guard while in state active duty or service, including his or her spouse or dependent, who by reason of state active duty or service of the member is absent from the place of residence where the member, spouse, or dependent is otherwise qualified to vote.

(d) As used in this section, "electronic means" means a scanned image sent by: (1) Electronic mail; or (2) Facsimile machine.

(1) Electronic mail; or

(2) Facsimile machine.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 320,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 973,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 736,§ 3, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 736,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 462,§ 7, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1424,§ 3, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1969, No. 465, Art. 9, § 4; 1981, No. 685, § 1; 1983, No. 430, § 1; 1985, No. 1019, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 3-904; Acts 1987, No. 248, § 9; 1987, No. 843, § 1; 1991, No. 863, § 1; 1993, No. 303, § 1; 1993, No. 1201, § 1; 1995, No. 686, § 3; 1995, No. 948, § 3; 1997, No. 1092, § 1; 1999, No. 1111, § 1; 1999, No. 1538, §§ 2, 3; 2003, No. 994, § 8; 2005, No. 67, § 11; 2007, No. 543, § 1; 2007, No. 556, § 3; 2009, No. 250, § 4; 2009, No. 959, § 16; 2011, No. 1188, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 7-6-202 — AR Code / Title 7 / Chapter 6 / Subchapter 2 / Section 7-6-202
Penalties
Status: in_force

A person who knowingly fails to comply with this subchapter shall upon conviction be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor unless a different penalty applies under this subchapter. Amended by Act 2019, No. 879,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1126,§ 11, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1975, No. 788, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, § 3-1118; Acts 2005, No. 1994, § 224.

A person who knowingly fails to comply with this subchapter shall upon conviction be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor unless a different penalty applies under this subchapter.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 879,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1126,§ 11, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1975, No. 788, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, § 3-1118; Acts 2005, No. 1994, § 224.
Ark. Code Ann. § 7-4-117 — AR Code / Title 7 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 1 / Section 7-4-117
Election poll workers program for college students
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The county board of election commissioners may conduct an election day program for college students in one (1) or more polling places designated by the county board of election commissioners. (2) (A) The college students shall be selected by the county board of election commissioners from any two-year or four-year college or university in the state. (B) The county board of election commissioners shall work in cooperation with the student government associations of the colleges and universities in selecting the students for the program and conducting seminars concerning election procedures for students interested in the program. (3) (A) A college student selected for this program who has not reached his or her eighteenth birthday by the election day in which he or she is participating shall be called an election page. (B) A college student selected for this program who has reached his or her eighteenth birthday by the election day in which he or she is participating and meets the qualifications in § 7-4-109 shall be an election official. (b) The program shall: (1) Be designed to stimulate the students' interest in elections and in registering to vote; (2) Provide assistance to the officers of the election; and (3) Assist in the safe entry and exit of elderly voters and voters with disabilities from the polling place. (c) (1) Each student selected as an election page shall: (A) Serve under the direct supervision of the election officials at his or her assigned polling place; and (B) Observe strict impartiality at all times. (2) An election page may observe the electoral process and seek information from the election officers but shall not handle or touch ballots, voting machines, or any other official election materials or enter any voting booth. (3) An election page shall be in a volunteer position and shall not receive any compensation for performing his or her duties. (4) Before beginning any duties, an election page shall take, before an election official, the following oath: "I, __________________, do swear that I will perform the duties of an election page of this election according to law and to the best of my abilities, and that I will studiously endeavor to prevent fraud, deceit, and abuse, and that I will not disclose how any voter shall have voted unless required to do so as a witness in a judicial proceeding or a proceeding to contest an election." (d) (1) Each student selected to be an election official shall: (A) Take the oath of the election officials in § 7-4-110 ; (B) Serve under the supervision of the appropriate county board of election commissioners; and (C) Observe strict impartiality at all times. (2) A college student selected to be an election official shall be compensated according to § 7-4-112 . Acts 2003, No. 1153, § 1; 2005, No. 67, § 4.

(a) (1) The county board of election commissioners may conduct an election day program for college students in one (1) or more polling places designated by the county board of election commissioners. (2) (A) The college students shall be selected by the county board of election commissioners from any two-year or four-year college or university in the state. (B) The county board of election commissioners shall work in cooperation with the student government associations of the colleges and universities in selecting the students for the program and conducting seminars concerning election procedures for students interested in the program. (3) (A) A college student selected for this program who has not reached his or her eighteenth birthday by the election day in which he or she is participating shall be called an election page. (B) A college student selected for this program who has reached his or her eighteenth birthday by the election day in which he or she is participating and meets the qualifications in § 7-4-109 shall be an election official.

(1) The county board of election commissioners may conduct an election day program for college students in one (1) or more polling places designated by the county board of election commissioners.

(2) (A) The college students shall be selected by the county board of election commissioners from any two-year or four-year college or university in the state. (B) The county board of election commissioners shall work in cooperation with the student government associations of the colleges and universities in selecting the students for the program and conducting seminars concerning election procedures for students interested in the program.

(A) The college students shall be selected by the county board of election commissioners from any two-year or four-year college or university in the state.

(B) The county board of election commissioners shall work in cooperation with the student government associations of the colleges and universities in selecting the students for the program and conducting seminars concerning election procedures for students interested in the program.

(3) (A) A college student selected for this program who has not reached his or her eighteenth birthday by the election day in which he or she is participating shall be called an election page. (B) A college student selected for this program who has reached his or her eighteenth birthday by the election day in which he or she is participating and meets the qualifications in § 7-4-109 shall be an election official.

(A) A college student selected for this program who has not reached his or her eighteenth birthday by the election day in which he or she is participating shall be called an election page.

(B) A college student selected for this program who has reached his or her eighteenth birthday by the election day in which he or she is participating and meets the qualifications in § 7-4-109 shall be an election official.

(b) The program shall: (1) Be designed to stimulate the students' interest in elections and in registering to vote; (2) Provide assistance to the officers of the election; and (3) Assist in the safe entry and exit of elderly voters and voters with disabilities from the polling place.

(1) Be designed to stimulate the students' interest in elections and in registering to vote;

(2) Provide assistance to the officers of the election; and

(3) Assist in the safe entry and exit of elderly voters and voters with disabilities from the polling place.

(c) (1) Each student selected as an election page shall: (A) Serve under the direct supervision of the election officials at his or her assigned polling place; and (B) Observe strict impartiality at all times. (2) An election page may observe the electoral process and seek information from the election officers but shall not handle or touch ballots, voting machines, or any other official election materials or enter any voting booth. (3) An election page shall be in a volunteer position and shall not receive any compensation for performing his or her duties. (4) Before beginning any duties, an election page shall take, before an election official, the following oath: "I, __________________, do swear that I will perform the duties of an election page of this election according to law and to the best of my abilities, and that I will studiously endeavor to prevent fraud, deceit, and abuse, and that I will not disclose how any voter shall have voted unless required to do so as a witness in a judicial proceeding or a proceeding to contest an election."

(1) Each student selected as an election page shall: (A) Serve under the direct supervision of the election officials at his or her assigned polling place; and (B) Observe strict impartiality at all times.

(A) Serve under the direct supervision of the election officials at his or her assigned polling place; and

(B) Observe strict impartiality at all times.

(2) An election page may observe the electoral process and seek information from the election officers but shall not handle or touch ballots, voting machines, or any other official election materials or enter any voting booth.

(3) An election page shall be in a volunteer position and shall not receive any compensation for performing his or her duties.

(4) Before beginning any duties, an election page shall take, before an election official, the following oath: "I, __________________, do swear that I will perform the duties of an election page of this election according to law and to the best of my abilities, and that I will studiously endeavor to prevent fraud, deceit, and abuse, and that I will not disclose how any voter shall have voted unless required to do so as a witness in a judicial proceeding or a proceeding to contest an election."

"I, __________________, do swear that I will perform the duties of an election page of this election according to law and to the best of my abilities, and that I will studiously endeavor to prevent fraud, deceit, and abuse, and that I will not disclose how any voter shall have voted unless required to do so as a witness in a judicial proceeding or a proceeding to contest an election."

(d) (1) Each student selected to be an election official shall: (A) Take the oath of the election officials in § 7-4-110 ; (B) Serve under the supervision of the appropriate county board of election commissioners; and (C) Observe strict impartiality at all times. (2) A college student selected to be an election official shall be compensated according to § 7-4-112 .

(1) Each student selected to be an election official shall: (A) Take the oath of the election officials in § 7-4-110 ; (B) Serve under the supervision of the appropriate county board of election commissioners; and (C) Observe strict impartiality at all times.

(A) Take the oath of the election officials in § 7-4-110 ;

(B) Serve under the supervision of the appropriate county board of election commissioners; and

(C) Observe strict impartiality at all times.

(2) A college student selected to be an election official shall be compensated according to § 7-4-112 .

Acts 2003, No. 1153, § 1; 2005, No. 67, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 7-1-110 — AR Code / Title 7 / Chapter 1 / Section 7-1-110
Voting information on internet website
Status: in_force

The Secretary of State shall provide on his or her internet website a mechanism to allow a person to enter his or her home address and retrieve information concerning the person's polling location, precinct, state representative, and state senator. Acts 2003, No. 1167, § 1.

The Secretary of State shall provide on his or her internet website a mechanism to allow a person to enter his or her home address and retrieve information concerning the person's polling location, precinct, state representative, and state senator.

Acts 2003, No. 1167, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 7-9-703 — AR Code / Title 7 / Chapter 9 / Subchapter 7 / Section 7-9-703
Delegate to an Article V Convention - Duties and limitations
Status: in_force

(a) To be considered for the positions of delegate or alternate delegate, a person shall take the following oath: "I do solemnly swear or affirm that to the best of my abilities, I will, as a delegate or alternate to an Article V Convention, uphold the Arkansas Constitution, the United States Constitution, and laws of the United States of America and the State of Arkansas. I will not vote to allow consideration of, to consider, or to approve an unauthorized amendment proposed for ratification to the United States Constitution. I agree to faithfully and impartially discharge all duties incumbent on a convention delegate, including the duty to abide by instructions established by joint resolution of the General Assembly of Arkansas and to act only within the scope of the General Assembly's application for the convention. I understand that violation of this oath will result in my immediate recall and replacement at the Article V Convention and that additional criminal penalties may be imposed on me under Arkansas law." (b) The General Assembly shall determine the instructions, if any, to be given to the delegates, including without limitation instructions that: (1) The delegates shall not support a voting rule other than the rule whereby each state exercises one (1) vote; (2) On all voting matters and the Article V Convention, a simple majority of the Arkansas delegates shall constitute a single vote for the State of Arkansas; and (3) The delegates shall not vote in the affirmative on an unauthorized amendment. (c) If a delegate votes or attempts to vote to allow consideration of, to consider, or to approve an unauthorized amendment for ratification to the United States Constitution, the: (1) Delegate is ineligible to serve as a delegate; (2) Delegate's certification under § 7-9-702(a) is revoked; and (3) Delegate shall be immediately replaced by an alternate delegate. (d) A vote cast or attempted to be cast by a delegate under subsection (c) of this section is null and void. (e) Upon the request of a delegate or alternate delegate, the General Assembly shall provide guidance to the delegate or alternate delegate concerning whether a proposed amendment is within the permitted subject matter of the Article V Convention. (f) (1) If a delegate knowingly violates the oath contained in this section, the delegate is guilty of usurping, overturning, or seizing government under § 5-51-204 , a Class B felony. (2) A person convicted of a violation under subdivision (f)(1) of this section is barred from holding public office or state employment from the date of his or her conviction. (g) (1) The delegates shall elect from among the delegates a chairperson who shall serve until the election of a new chairperson by the delegation. (2) The chairperson will report to the General Assembly on all matters pertaining to the activities of the delegates and the Article V Convention. (3) The chairperson shall record all votes cast on proposed amendments by the Arkansas delegation. (h) Each delegate shall immediately notify the Delegate Advisory Group if he or she believes a delegate has violated his or her oath or instructions while participating in the Article V Convention. Added by Act 2023, No. 835,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.

(a) To be considered for the positions of delegate or alternate delegate, a person shall take the following oath: "I do solemnly swear or affirm that to the best of my abilities, I will, as a delegate or alternate to an Article V Convention, uphold the Arkansas Constitution, the United States Constitution, and laws of the United States of America and the State of Arkansas. I will not vote to allow consideration of, to consider, or to approve an unauthorized amendment proposed for ratification to the United States Constitution. I agree to faithfully and impartially discharge all duties incumbent on a convention delegate, including the duty to abide by instructions established by joint resolution of the General Assembly of Arkansas and to act only within the scope of the General Assembly's application for the convention. I understand that violation of this oath will result in my immediate recall and replacement at the Article V Convention and that additional criminal penalties may be imposed on me under Arkansas law."

"I do solemnly swear or affirm that to the best of my abilities, I will, as a delegate or alternate to an Article V Convention, uphold the Arkansas Constitution, the United States Constitution, and laws of the United States of America and the State of Arkansas. I will not vote to allow consideration of, to consider, or to approve an unauthorized amendment proposed for ratification to the United States Constitution. I agree to faithfully and impartially discharge all duties incumbent on a convention delegate, including the duty to abide by instructions established by joint resolution of the General Assembly of Arkansas and to act only within the scope of the General Assembly's application for the convention. I understand that violation of this oath will result in my immediate recall and replacement at the Article V Convention and that additional criminal penalties may be imposed on me under Arkansas law."

(b) The General Assembly shall determine the instructions, if any, to be given to the delegates, including without limitation instructions that: (1) The delegates shall not support a voting rule other than the rule whereby each state exercises one (1) vote; (2) On all voting matters and the Article V Convention, a simple majority of the Arkansas delegates shall constitute a single vote for the State of Arkansas; and (3) The delegates shall not vote in the affirmative on an unauthorized amendment.

(1) The delegates shall not support a voting rule other than the rule whereby each state exercises one (1) vote;

(2) On all voting matters and the Article V Convention, a simple majority of the Arkansas delegates shall constitute a single vote for the State of Arkansas; and

(3) The delegates shall not vote in the affirmative on an unauthorized amendment.

(c) If a delegate votes or attempts to vote to allow consideration of, to consider, or to approve an unauthorized amendment for ratification to the United States Constitution, the: (1) Delegate is ineligible to serve as a delegate; (2) Delegate's certification under § 7-9-702(a) is revoked; and (3) Delegate shall be immediately replaced by an alternate delegate.

(1) Delegate is ineligible to serve as a delegate;

(2) Delegate's certification under § 7-9-702(a) is revoked; and

(3) Delegate shall be immediately replaced by an alternate delegate.

(d) A vote cast or attempted to be cast by a delegate under subsection (c) of this section is null and void.

(e) Upon the request of a delegate or alternate delegate, the General Assembly shall provide guidance to the delegate or alternate delegate concerning whether a proposed amendment is within the permitted subject matter of the Article V Convention.

(f) (1) If a delegate knowingly violates the oath contained in this section, the delegate is guilty of usurping, overturning, or seizing government under § 5-51-204 , a Class B felony. (2) A person convicted of a violation under subdivision (f)(1) of this section is barred from holding public office or state employment from the date of his or her conviction.

(1) If a delegate knowingly violates the oath contained in this section, the delegate is guilty of usurping, overturning, or seizing government under § 5-51-204 , a Class B felony.

(2) A person convicted of a violation under subdivision (f)(1) of this section is barred from holding public office or state employment from the date of his or her conviction.

(g) (1) The delegates shall elect from among the delegates a chairperson who shall serve until the election of a new chairperson by the delegation. (2) The chairperson will report to the General Assembly on all matters pertaining to the activities of the delegates and the Article V Convention. (3) The chairperson shall record all votes cast on proposed amendments by the Arkansas delegation.

(1) The delegates shall elect from among the delegates a chairperson who shall serve until the election of a new chairperson by the delegation.

(2) The chairperson will report to the General Assembly on all matters pertaining to the activities of the delegates and the Article V Convention.

(3) The chairperson shall record all votes cast on proposed amendments by the Arkansas delegation.

(h) Each delegate shall immediately notify the Delegate Advisory Group if he or she believes a delegate has violated his or her oath or instructions while participating in the Article V Convention.

Added by Act 2023, No. 835,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 7-11-105 — AR Code / Title 7 / Chapter 11 / Subchapter 1 / Section 7-11-105
Special elections to be held on the second Tuesday of a month - Exceptions - Separate ballots
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except as provided in this chapter, all special elections to fill vacancies in office and associated special primary elections shall be held on the second Tuesday of: (A) March, May, August, or November in a year when a presidential election is held; and (B) February, May, August, or November of all other years. (2) Elections called by proclamation of the Governor may be called in any month. (b) A special election scheduled to occur in a month in which the second Tuesday of the month is a legal holiday shall be held on the third Tuesday of the month. (c) (1) Special elections held in months in which a preferential primary election or general election is scheduled to occur shall be held on the date of the preferential primary election or general election. (2) If a special election to fill a vacancy in office is held on the date of the preferential primary election, the names of the candidates in the special election shall be included on the ballot of each political party, and the portion of the ballot on which the special election appears shall be labeled with a heading stating "SPECIAL ELECTION FOR __________________" with the name of the office set out in the heading. (3) Separate ballots containing the names of the candidates to be voted on at the special election or nonpartisan election and any other measures or questions that may be presented for a vote shall be prepared and made available to voters requesting a separate ballot. (4) (A) A voter shall not be required to vote in a political party's preferential primary election in order to be able to vote in the special election. (B) (i) If the special election is held at the same time as the general election, the names of the candidates in the special election shall be included on the general election ballot, and the portion of the ballot on which the special election appears shall be labeled with a heading stating "SPECIAL ELECTION FOR __________________" with the name of the office set out in the heading. (ii) The county board of election commissioners may include the special election on a separate ballot if the special election is held at the same time as the general election and the county board of election commissioners determines that a separate ballot is necessary to avoid voter confusion. (d) A special election to fill a vacancy in office shall be held not less than seventy (70) days following the date established in the proclamation, ordinance, resolution, order, or other authorized document for drawing for a ballot position. Amended by Act 2021, No. 610,§ 8, eff. 1/1/2022. Amended by Act 2017, No. 1088,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1110,§ 13, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 2009, No. 1480, § 47; 2011, No. 1185, § 15.

(a) (1) Except as provided in this chapter, all special elections to fill vacancies in office and associated special primary elections shall be held on the second Tuesday of: (A) March, May, August, or November in a year when a presidential election is held; and (B) February, May, August, or November of all other years. (2) Elections called by proclamation of the Governor may be called in any month.

(1) Except as provided in this chapter, all special elections to fill vacancies in office and associated special primary elections shall be held on the second Tuesday of: (A) March, May, August, or November in a year when a presidential election is held; and (B) February, May, August, or November of all other years.

(A) March, May, August, or November in a year when a presidential election is held; and

(B) February, May, August, or November of all other years.

(2) Elections called by proclamation of the Governor may be called in any month.

(b) A special election scheduled to occur in a month in which the second Tuesday of the month is a legal holiday shall be held on the third Tuesday of the month.

(c) (1) Special elections held in months in which a preferential primary election or general election is scheduled to occur shall be held on the date of the preferential primary election or general election. (2) If a special election to fill a vacancy in office is held on the date of the preferential primary election, the names of the candidates in the special election shall be included on the ballot of each political party, and the portion of the ballot on which the special election appears shall be labeled with a heading stating "SPECIAL ELECTION FOR __________________" with the name of the office set out in the heading. (3) Separate ballots containing the names of the candidates to be voted on at the special election or nonpartisan election and any other measures or questions that may be presented for a vote shall be prepared and made available to voters requesting a separate ballot. (4) (A) A voter shall not be required to vote in a political party's preferential primary election in order to be able to vote in the special election. (B) (i) If the special election is held at the same time as the general election, the names of the candidates in the special election shall be included on the general election ballot, and the portion of the ballot on which the special election appears shall be labeled with a heading stating "SPECIAL ELECTION FOR __________________" with the name of the office set out in the heading. (ii) The county board of election commissioners may include the special election on a separate ballot if the special election is held at the same time as the general election and the county board of election commissioners determines that a separate ballot is necessary to avoid voter confusion.

(1) Special elections held in months in which a preferential primary election or general election is scheduled to occur shall be held on the date of the preferential primary election or general election.

(2) If a special election to fill a vacancy in office is held on the date of the preferential primary election, the names of the candidates in the special election shall be included on the ballot of each political party, and the portion of the ballot on which the special election appears shall be labeled with a heading stating "SPECIAL ELECTION FOR __________________" with the name of the office set out in the heading.

(3) Separate ballots containing the names of the candidates to be voted on at the special election or nonpartisan election and any other measures or questions that may be presented for a vote shall be prepared and made available to voters requesting a separate ballot.

(4) (A) A voter shall not be required to vote in a political party's preferential primary election in order to be able to vote in the special election. (B) (i) If the special election is held at the same time as the general election, the names of the candidates in the special election shall be included on the general election ballot, and the portion of the ballot on which the special election appears shall be labeled with a heading stating "SPECIAL ELECTION FOR __________________" with the name of the office set out in the heading. (ii) The county board of election commissioners may include the special election on a separate ballot if the special election is held at the same time as the general election and the county board of election commissioners determines that a separate ballot is necessary to avoid voter confusion.

(A) A voter shall not be required to vote in a political party's preferential primary election in order to be able to vote in the special election.

(B) (i) If the special election is held at the same time as the general election, the names of the candidates in the special election shall be included on the general election ballot, and the portion of the ballot on which the special election appears shall be labeled with a heading stating "SPECIAL ELECTION FOR __________________" with the name of the office set out in the heading. (ii) The county board of election commissioners may include the special election on a separate ballot if the special election is held at the same time as the general election and the county board of election commissioners determines that a separate ballot is necessary to avoid voter confusion.

(i) If the special election is held at the same time as the general election, the names of the candidates in the special election shall be included on the general election ballot, and the portion of the ballot on which the special election appears shall be labeled with a heading stating "SPECIAL ELECTION FOR __________________" with the name of the office set out in the heading.

(ii) The county board of election commissioners may include the special election on a separate ballot if the special election is held at the same time as the general election and the county board of election commissioners determines that a separate ballot is necessary to avoid voter confusion.

(d) A special election to fill a vacancy in office shall be held not less than seventy (70) days following the date established in the proclamation, ordinance, resolution, order, or other authorized document for drawing for a ballot position.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 610,§ 8, eff. 1/1/2022.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 1088,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1110,§ 13, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 2009, No. 1480, § 47; 2011, No. 1185, § 15.
Ark. Code Ann. § 7-5-530 — AR Code / Title 7 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 5 / Section 7-5-530
Securing audit materials upon election contest or recount
Status: in_force

(a) The county board of election commissioners shall produce an audit log for each voting machine used in the election. (b) In the event that there is an election contest filed, the judge of the court that has jurisdiction may order the county board of election commissioners to secure the audit logs and the voter-verified paper audit trail alleged in the contest to be in question. The county board of election commissioners shall store them in a secure place in the county courthouse under lock and key awaiting further orders of the court. (c) In the event that any candidate in any election in which the machines have been utilized or any voter who questions the count of any question posed at any election gives written notice to the county board of election commissioners that he or she desires a recount, then the applicable county board of election commissioners shall secure the audit logs and voter-verified paper audit trails and store them in a secure place in the county courthouse awaiting further orders of the applicable county board of election commissioners or court. Acts 1969, No. 465, Art. 12, § 29; A.S.A. 1947, § 3-1229; Acts 1997, No. 446, § 23; 2005, No. 2233, § 32; 2007, No. 835, § 6.

(a) The county board of election commissioners shall produce an audit log for each voting machine used in the election.

(b) In the event that there is an election contest filed, the judge of the court that has jurisdiction may order the county board of election commissioners to secure the audit logs and the voter-verified paper audit trail alleged in the contest to be in question. The county board of election commissioners shall store them in a secure place in the county courthouse under lock and key awaiting further orders of the court.

(c) In the event that any candidate in any election in which the machines have been utilized or any voter who questions the count of any question posed at any election gives written notice to the county board of election commissioners that he or she desires a recount, then the applicable county board of election commissioners shall secure the audit logs and voter-verified paper audit trails and store them in a secure place in the county courthouse awaiting further orders of the applicable county board of election commissioners or court.

Acts 1969, No. 465, Art. 12, § 29; A.S.A. 1947, § 3-1229; Acts 1997, No. 446, § 23; 2005, No. 2233, § 32; 2007, No. 835, § 6.
Ark. Code Ann. § 7-7-103 — AR Code / Title 7 / Chapter 7 / Subchapter 1 / Section 7-7-103
Filing as an independent - Petitions - Disqualification
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A person desiring to have his or her name placed upon the ballot as an independent candidate without political party affiliation for any United States office other than President of the United States or Vice President of the United States or state, county, township, or district office in any general election in this state shall file, during the party filing period for the year in which the election is to be held, a political practices pledge, an affidavit of eligibility, and a notice of candidacy stating the name and title the candidate proposes to appear on the ballot and identifying the elective office sought, including the position number, if any. (2) (A) An independent candidate shall state the same position, including the position number, if any, on his or her petition. (B) When a candidate has identified the position sought on the notice of candidacy, the candidate shall not be allowed to change the position but may withdraw a notice of candidacy and file a new notice of candidacy designating a different position before the deadline for filing. (b) (1) (A) The person shall furnish by 12:00 noon on May 1 of the year in which the general election is to be held petitions signed by not less than three percent (3%) of the qualified electors in the county, township, or district in which the person is seeking office, but in no event shall more than two thousand (2,000) signatures be required for a district, county, or township office. (B) If the person is a candidate for state office or for United States Senator in which a statewide race is required, the person shall file petitions signed by not less than three percent (3%) of the qualified electors of the state or which contain ten thousand (10,000) signatures of qualified electors, whichever is the lesser. (2) Each elector signing the petition shall be a registered voter, and the petition shall be directed to the official with whom the person is required by law to file the petition to qualify as a candidate and shall request that the name of the person be placed on the ballot for election to the office mentioned in the petition. (3) (A) A petition shall be on a form prescribed by the Secretary of State that includes without limitation a designated space for: (i) The signature of the qualified elector; (ii) The printed name of the qualified elector; (iii) The date of the signature of the qualified elector; and (iv) The address of the qualified elector. (B) A petition shall be circulated not earlier than ninety (90) calendar days before the deadline for filing petitions to qualify as an independent candidate unless the number of days is reduced by a proclamation, ordinance, resolution, order, or other authorized document for a special election under § 7-11-101 et seq. (C) (i) The person filing for office as an independent candidate shall submit with the petition an affidavit that swears: (a) The signatures were not collected for a period over ninety (90) days; (b) The beginning and ending dates for collection of signatures on the petition are those as indicated on the affidavit; and (c) The signatures were collected and the petition was executed and submitted in compliance with the law. (ii) The affidavit under subdivision (b)(3)(C)(i) of this section shall be on a form prescribed by the Secretary of State. (4) In determining the number of qualified electors in any county, township, or district or in the state, the total number of votes cast therein for all candidates in the preceding general election for the office of Governor shall be conclusive of the number of qualified electors therein for the purposes of this section. (5) If the number of days in which the petition for independent candidacy may be circulated is reduced by a proclamation, ordinance, resolution, order, or other authorized document for a special election under § 7-11-101 et seq., the number of signatures required on the petition shall be reduced proportionately. (c) Signatures that are incorrectly obtained or submitted under this section shall not be counted. Amended by Act 2019, No. 68,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 68,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2015, No. 340,§ 2, eff. 7/22/2015. Amended by Act 2015, No. 340,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1356,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1969, No. 465, Art. 1, § 5; 1971, No. 261, § 3; 1972 (Ex. Sess.), No. 42, §§ 1, 2; 1975, No. 700, § 1; 1977, No. 731, § 1; 1981, No. 960, § 1; 1985, No. 1055, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 3-105, 3-105.1; Acts 1989, No. 591, §§ 1, 2; 1993, No. 512, § 7; 1997, No. 886, § 2; 1999, No. 77, § 1; 2001, No. 472, § 1; 2001, No. 1553, § 19; 2001, No. 1789, § 6; 2003, No. 1165, § 6; 2003, No. 1731, § 3; 2005, No. 67, § 16; 2007, No. 1020, § 13; 2007, No. 1049, § 21; 2009, No. 188, § 1; 2009, No. 1480, § 41.

(a) (1) A person desiring to have his or her name placed upon the ballot as an independent candidate without political party affiliation for any United States office other than President of the United States or Vice President of the United States or state, county, township, or district office in any general election in this state shall file, during the party filing period for the year in which the election is to be held, a political practices pledge, an affidavit of eligibility, and a notice of candidacy stating the name and title the candidate proposes to appear on the ballot and identifying the elective office sought, including the position number, if any. (2) (A) An independent candidate shall state the same position, including the position number, if any, on his or her petition. (B) When a candidate has identified the position sought on the notice of candidacy, the candidate shall not be allowed to change the position but may withdraw a notice of candidacy and file a new notice of candidacy designating a different position before the deadline for filing.

(1) A person desiring to have his or her name placed upon the ballot as an independent candidate without political party affiliation for any United States office other than President of the United States or Vice President of the United States or state, county, township, or district office in any general election in this state shall file, during the party filing period for the year in which the election is to be held, a political practices pledge, an affidavit of eligibility, and a notice of candidacy stating the name and title the candidate proposes to appear on the ballot and identifying the elective office sought, including the position number, if any.

(2) (A) An independent candidate shall state the same position, including the position number, if any, on his or her petition. (B) When a candidate has identified the position sought on the notice of candidacy, the candidate shall not be allowed to change the position but may withdraw a notice of candidacy and file a new notice of candidacy designating a different position before the deadline for filing.

(A) An independent candidate shall state the same position, including the position number, if any, on his or her petition.

(B) When a candidate has identified the position sought on the notice of candidacy, the candidate shall not be allowed to change the position but may withdraw a notice of candidacy and file a new notice of candidacy designating a different position before the deadline for filing.

(b) (1) (A) The person shall furnish by 12:00 noon on May 1 of the year in which the general election is to be held petitions signed by not less than three percent (3%) of the qualified electors in the county, township, or district in which the person is seeking office, but in no event shall more than two thousand (2,000) signatures be required for a district, county, or township office. (B) If the person is a candidate for state office or for United States Senator in which a statewide race is required, the person shall file petitions signed by not less than three percent (3%) of the qualified electors of the state or which contain ten thousand (10,000) signatures of qualified electors, whichever is the lesser. (2) Each elector signing the petition shall be a registered voter, and the petition shall be directed to the official with whom the person is required by law to file the petition to qualify as a candidate and shall request that the name of the person be placed on the ballot for election to the office mentioned in the petition. (3) (A) A petition shall be on a form prescribed by the Secretary of State that includes without limitation a designated space for: (i) The signature of the qualified elector; (ii) The printed name of the qualified elector; (iii) The date of the signature of the qualified elector; and (iv) The address of the qualified elector. (B) A petition shall be circulated not earlier than ninety (90) calendar days before the deadline for filing petitions to qualify as an independent candidate unless the number of days is reduced by a proclamation, ordinance, resolution, order, or other authorized document for a special election under § 7-11-101 et seq. (C) (i) The person filing for office as an independent candidate shall submit with the petition an affidavit that swears: (a) The signatures were not collected for a period over ninety (90) days; (b) The beginning and ending dates for collection of signatures on the petition are those as indicated on the affidavit; and (c) The signatures were collected and the petition was executed and submitted in compliance with the law. (ii) The affidavit under subdivision (b)(3)(C)(i) of this section shall be on a form prescribed by the Secretary of State. (4) In determining the number of qualified electors in any county, township, or district or in the state, the total number of votes cast therein for all candidates in the preceding general election for the office of Governor shall be conclusive of the number of qualified electors therein for the purposes of this section. (5) If the number of days in which the petition for independent candidacy may be circulated is reduced by a proclamation, ordinance, resolution, order, or other authorized document for a special election under § 7-11-101 et seq., the number of signatures required on the petition shall be reduced proportionately.

(1) (A) The person shall furnish by 12:00 noon on May 1 of the year in which the general election is to be held petitions signed by not less than three percent (3%) of the qualified electors in the county, township, or district in which the person is seeking office, but in no event shall more than two thousand (2,000) signatures be required for a district, county, or township office. (B) If the person is a candidate for state office or for United States Senator in which a statewide race is required, the person shall file petitions signed by not less than three percent (3%) of the qualified electors of the state or which contain ten thousand (10,000) signatures of qualified electors, whichever is the lesser.

(A) The person shall furnish by 12:00 noon on May 1 of the year in which the general election is to be held petitions signed by not less than three percent (3%) of the qualified electors in the county, township, or district in which the person is seeking office, but in no event shall more than two thousand (2,000) signatures be required for a district, county, or township office.

(B) If the person is a candidate for state office or for United States Senator in which a statewide race is required, the person shall file petitions signed by not less than three percent (3%) of the qualified electors of the state or which contain ten thousand (10,000) signatures of qualified electors, whichever is the lesser.

(2) Each elector signing the petition shall be a registered voter, and the petition shall be directed to the official with whom the person is required by law to file the petition to qualify as a candidate and shall request that the name of the person be placed on the ballot for election to the office mentioned in the petition.

(3) (A) A petition shall be on a form prescribed by the Secretary of State that includes without limitation a designated space for: (i) The signature of the qualified elector; (ii) The printed name of the qualified elector; (iii) The date of the signature of the qualified elector; and (iv) The address of the qualified elector. (B) A petition shall be circulated not earlier than ninety (90) calendar days before the deadline for filing petitions to qualify as an independent candidate unless the number of days is reduced by a proclamation, ordinance, resolution, order, or other authorized document for a special election under § 7-11-101 et seq. (C) (i) The person filing for office as an independent candidate shall submit with the petition an affidavit that swears: (a) The signatures were not collected for a period over ninety (90) days; (b) The beginning and ending dates for collection of signatures on the petition are those as indicated on the affidavit; and (c) The signatures were collected and the petition was executed and submitted in compliance with the law. (ii) The affidavit under subdivision (b)(3)(C)(i) of this section shall be on a form prescribed by the Secretary of State.

(A) A petition shall be on a form prescribed by the Secretary of State that includes without limitation a designated space for: (i) The signature of the qualified elector; (ii) The printed name of the qualified elector; (iii) The date of the signature of the qualified elector; and (iv) The address of the qualified elector.

(i) The signature of the qualified elector;

(ii) The printed name of the qualified elector;

(iii) The date of the signature of the qualified elector; and

(iv) The address of the qualified elector.

(B) A petition shall be circulated not earlier than ninety (90) calendar days before the deadline for filing petitions to qualify as an independent candidate unless the number of days is reduced by a proclamation, ordinance, resolution, order, or other authorized document for a special election under § 7-11-101 et seq.

(C) (i) The person filing for office as an independent candidate shall submit with the petition an affidavit that swears: (a) The signatures were not collected for a period over ninety (90) days; (b) The beginning and ending dates for collection of signatures on the petition are those as indicated on the affidavit; and (c) The signatures were collected and the petition was executed and submitted in compliance with the law. (ii) The affidavit under subdivision (b)(3)(C)(i) of this section shall be on a form prescribed by the Secretary of State.

(i) The person filing for office as an independent candidate shall submit with the petition an affidavit that swears: (a) The signatures were not collected for a period over ninety (90) days; (b) The beginning and ending dates for collection of signatures on the petition are those as indicated on the affidavit; and (c) The signatures were collected and the petition was executed and submitted in compliance with the law.

(a) The signatures were not collected for a period over ninety (90) days;

(b) The beginning and ending dates for collection of signatures on the petition are those as indicated on the affidavit; and

(c) The signatures were collected and the petition was executed and submitted in compliance with the law.

(ii) The affidavit under subdivision (b)(3)(C)(i) of this section shall be on a form prescribed by the Secretary of State.

(4) In determining the number of qualified electors in any county, township, or district or in the state, the total number of votes cast therein for all candidates in the preceding general election for the office of Governor shall be conclusive of the number of qualified electors therein for the purposes of this section.

(5) If the number of days in which the petition for independent candidacy may be circulated is reduced by a proclamation, ordinance, resolution, order, or other authorized document for a special election under § 7-11-101 et seq., the number of signatures required on the petition shall be reduced proportionately.

(c) Signatures that are incorrectly obtained or submitted under this section shall not be counted.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 68,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 68,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 340,§ 2, eff. 7/22/2015.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 340,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1356,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1969, No. 465, Art. 1, § 5; 1971, No. 261, § 3; 1972 (Ex. Sess.), No. 42, §§ 1, 2; 1975, No. 700, § 1; 1977, No. 731, § 1; 1981, No. 960, § 1; 1985, No. 1055, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 3-105, 3-105.1; Acts 1989, No. 591, §§ 1, 2; 1993, No. 512, § 7; 1997, No. 886, § 2; 1999, No. 77, § 1; 2001, No. 472, § 1; 2001, No. 1553, § 19; 2001, No. 1789, § 6; 2003, No. 1165, § 6; 2003, No. 1731, § 3; 2005, No. 67, § 16; 2007, No. 1020, § 13; 2007, No. 1049, § 21; 2009, No. 188, § 1; 2009, No. 1480, § 41.
Ark. Code Ann. § 7-5-504 — AR Code / Title 7 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 5 / Section 7-5-504
Machine specifications
Status: in_force

No make of voting machine shall be approved for use unless it is so constructed that: (1) It will ensure secrecy to the voter in the act of voting; (2) It shall provide the capacity for voting for or against as many questions as may be submitted; (3) It shall permit the voter to vote separately for the candidate of his or her choice for each office or position to be voted upon and to vote separately on each issue to be decided by election; (4) It shall permit the voter to vote for as many persons for an office for whom he or she is lawfully entitled to vote, but no more; (5) It shall prevent the voter from voting for the same candidate or question more than one (1) time; (6) It shall permit the voter to verify in a private and independent manner the votes selected by the voter on the ballot before the ballot is cast; (7) It shall provide the voter with the opportunity in a private and independent manner to change the ballot or correct any error before the ballot is cast; (8) If it is a direct recording electronic voting machine, it shall include a voter-verified paper audit trail, except as provided under § 7-5-301(b) ; (9) If the voter is legally entitled to select only one (1) candidate for an office but the voter selects more than one (1) candidate for the office, it shall notify the voter before the ballot is cast that he or she has selected more than one (1) candidate for the office on the ballot, notify the voter of the effect of casting multiple votes for the office, and provide the voter with the opportunity to correct the ballot before the ballot is cast; (10) It shall permit the voter to vote for or against any question on which he or she may have the right to vote, but no other; (11) It shall be capable of being programmed to display for voting purposes only the voter's proper ballot; (12) It shall correctly register and record and accurately count all votes cast for any and all persons and for or against any and all questions; (13) It shall be provided with a protective device to prevent any unauthorized operation of the machine before or after the election; (14) It shall be provided with a counter or tabulator which shall show at all times during the election how many persons have voted; (15) It shall be so equipped and constructed so that it can be made inaccessible to further voting after the polls have closed and all voters who were in line at the time the polls closed have voted; (16) It shall permit a voter to vote in any election for any person for whom he or she wishes to vote when the person's name does not appear upon the voting machine; (17) It bears a unique numerical, alphabetical, or alphanumeric sequence identifier that distinguishes it from any other machine; (18) It shall be provided with a screen, hood, or partition which shall allow the voter to vote a secret ballot; (19) It shall be capable of being operated from an alternate power source should the need arise; (20) It shall permit voters with disabilities to vote unassisted if they so desire; (21) It shall be: (A) Qualified by an authorized federal agency or national testing and standards laboratory which is acceptable to the Secretary of State; (B) Approved by the State Board of Election Commissioners; and (C) Selected by the Secretary of State; and (22) It can operate without a connection to the internet or an external network by: (A) A cable; (B) A wireless modem; or (C) Any other mechanism or process. Amended by Act 2021, No. 735,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1218,§ 5, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1969, No. 465, Art. 12, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 3-1202; Acts 2005, No. 654, § 1; 2005, No. 2233, § 11.

No make of voting machine shall be approved for use unless it is so constructed that:

(1) It will ensure secrecy to the voter in the act of voting;

(2) It shall provide the capacity for voting for or against as many questions as may be submitted;

(3) It shall permit the voter to vote separately for the candidate of his or her choice for each office or position to be voted upon and to vote separately on each issue to be decided by election;

(4) It shall permit the voter to vote for as many persons for an office for whom he or she is lawfully entitled to vote, but no more;

(5) It shall prevent the voter from voting for the same candidate or question more than one (1) time;

(6) It shall permit the voter to verify in a private and independent manner the votes selected by the voter on the ballot before the ballot is cast;

(7) It shall provide the voter with the opportunity in a private and independent manner to change the ballot or correct any error before the ballot is cast;

(8) If it is a direct recording electronic voting machine, it shall include a voter-verified paper audit trail, except as provided under § 7-5-301(b) ;

(9) If the voter is legally entitled to select only one (1) candidate for an office but the voter selects more than one (1) candidate for the office, it shall notify the voter before the ballot is cast that he or she has selected more than one (1) candidate for the office on the ballot, notify the voter of the effect of casting multiple votes for the office, and provide the voter with the opportunity to correct the ballot before the ballot is cast;

(10) It shall permit the voter to vote for or against any question on which he or she may have the right to vote, but no other;

(11) It shall be capable of being programmed to display for voting purposes only the voter's proper ballot;

(12) It shall correctly register and record and accurately count all votes cast for any and all persons and for or against any and all questions;

(13) It shall be provided with a protective device to prevent any unauthorized operation of the machine before or after the election;

(14) It shall be provided with a counter or tabulator which shall show at all times during the election how many persons have voted;

(15) It shall be so equipped and constructed so that it can be made inaccessible to further voting after the polls have closed and all voters who were in line at the time the polls closed have voted;

(16) It shall permit a voter to vote in any election for any person for whom he or she wishes to vote when the person's name does not appear upon the voting machine;

(17) It bears a unique numerical, alphabetical, or alphanumeric sequence identifier that distinguishes it from any other machine;

(18) It shall be provided with a screen, hood, or partition which shall allow the voter to vote a secret ballot;

(19) It shall be capable of being operated from an alternate power source should the need arise;

(20) It shall permit voters with disabilities to vote unassisted if they so desire;

(21) It shall be: (A) Qualified by an authorized federal agency or national testing and standards laboratory which is acceptable to the Secretary of State; (B) Approved by the State Board of Election Commissioners; and (C) Selected by the Secretary of State; and

(A) Qualified by an authorized federal agency or national testing and standards laboratory which is acceptable to the Secretary of State;

(B) Approved by the State Board of Election Commissioners; and

(C) Selected by the Secretary of State; and

(22) It can operate without a connection to the internet or an external network by: (A) A cable; (B) A wireless modem; or (C) Any other mechanism or process.

(A) A cable;

(B) A wireless modem; or

(C) Any other mechanism or process.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 735,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1218,§ 5, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 1969, No. 465, Art. 12, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 3-1202; Acts 2005, No. 654, § 1; 2005, No. 2233, § 11.
Ark. Code Ann. § 7-5-704 — AR Code / Title 7 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 7 / Section 7-5-704
Votes for legislative, judicial, and executive officers - Tie vote
Status: in_force

(a) It shall be the duty of the Secretary of State, in the presence of the Governor, within thirty (30) days after the time allowed in this subchapter to make returns of elections by the county board of election commissioners, or sooner, if all the returns have been received, to cast up and arrange the votes from the several counties for each person who received votes for any legislative, judicial, or executive office, except the offices named in Arkansas Constitution, Article 6, § 3. The persons who have received the greatest number of legal votes for Justice of the Supreme Court and Commissioner of State Lands, within the state; judges of the Court of Appeals and of the circuit courts, and prosecuting attorneys, in their respective districts or circuits; judges of the county and probate courts, circuit clerk, county clerk, sheriff, coroner, surveyor, and assessor, in their respective counties; and all other officers required by law, shall be commissioned by the Governor. (b) (1) If two (2) or more persons have an equal number of votes for the same office and a higher number than any other person, the names of the two (2) candidates receiving the highest number of votes for any legislative or executive office, except those offices named in Arkansas Constitution, Article 6, § 3, and constables, shall be certified to a special runoff election which shall be held four (4) weeks from the day on which the general election is held. (2) The special runoff election shall be conducted in the same manner as is now provided by law, and the election results thereof shall be canvassed and certified in the manner provided by law. (c) Subsection (b) of this section shall not apply to the offices of Justice of the Supreme Court, Judge of the Court of Appeals, circuit judge, or district judge. Amended by Act 2017, No. 1104,§ 4, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1969, No. 465, Art. 8, §§ 5, 6; 1971, No. 261, §§ 17, 18; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 3-805, 3-806; Acts 1993, No. 512, § 4; 1997, No. 446, § 35; 2001, No. 1789, § 5; 2009, No. 959, § 32.

(a) It shall be the duty of the Secretary of State, in the presence of the Governor, within thirty (30) days after the time allowed in this subchapter to make returns of elections by the county board of election commissioners, or sooner, if all the returns have been received, to cast up and arrange the votes from the several counties for each person who received votes for any legislative, judicial, or executive office, except the offices named in Arkansas Constitution, Article 6, § 3. The persons who have received the greatest number of legal votes for Justice of the Supreme Court and Commissioner of State Lands, within the state; judges of the Court of Appeals and of the circuit courts, and prosecuting attorneys, in their respective districts or circuits; judges of the county and probate courts, circuit clerk, county clerk, sheriff, coroner, surveyor, and assessor, in their respective counties; and all other officers required by law, shall be commissioned by the Governor.

(b) (1) If two (2) or more persons have an equal number of votes for the same office and a higher number than any other person, the names of the two (2) candidates receiving the highest number of votes for any legislative or executive office, except those offices named in Arkansas Constitution, Article 6, § 3, and constables, shall be certified to a special runoff election which shall be held four (4) weeks from the day on which the general election is held. (2) The special runoff election shall be conducted in the same manner as is now provided by law, and the election results thereof shall be canvassed and certified in the manner provided by law.

(1) If two (2) or more persons have an equal number of votes for the same office and a higher number than any other person, the names of the two (2) candidates receiving the highest number of votes for any legislative or executive office, except those offices named in Arkansas Constitution, Article 6, § 3, and constables, shall be certified to a special runoff election which shall be held four (4) weeks from the day on which the general election is held.

(2) The special runoff election shall be conducted in the same manner as is now provided by law, and the election results thereof shall be canvassed and certified in the manner provided by law.

(c) Subsection (b) of this section shall not apply to the offices of Justice of the Supreme Court, Judge of the Court of Appeals, circuit judge, or district judge.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 1104,§ 4, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1969, No. 465, Art. 8, §§ 5, 6; 1971, No. 261, §§ 17, 18; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 3-805, 3-806; Acts 1993, No. 512, § 4; 1997, No. 446, § 35; 2001, No. 1789, § 5; 2009, No. 959, § 32.
Ark. Code Ann. § 7-6-228 — AR Code / Title 7 / Chapter 6 / Subchapter 2 / Section 7-6-228
Campaign signs and materials
Status: in_force

(a) A candidate may retain campaign signs, campaign literature, and other printed campaign materials that: (1) Were purchased by the campaign; (2) Were reported on the appropriate contribution and expenditure report for the campaign at the time of the purchase; and (3) Are retained for use in a future campaign by the same candidate. (b) A candidate: (1) May reuse the campaign signs, campaign literature, and other printed campaign materials under subsection (a) of this section in future campaigns; and (2) Is not required to list the campaign signs, campaign literature, and other printed campaign materials under subsection (a) of this section in future reports filed under this subchapter. (c) (1) (A) Campaign signs, campaign literature, and other printed campaign materials shall clearly contain the words "Paid for by" followed by the name of the candidate, committee, or person who paid for the campaign sign, campaign literature, or other printed campaign materials. (B) The candidate printing the campaign sign, campaign literature, or other printed campaign materials shall be responsible for including the language required by subdivision (c)(1)(A) of this section. (C) When the printed campaign material is a two-sided sign, the "Paid for by" language required by this subsection shall appear on both sides of the sign. (2) Subdivision (c)(1)(A) of this section applies only to campaign signs, campaign literature, and other printed campaign materials created by or sponsored by a political candidate, the campaign of a political candidate, a political action committee, or an independent expenditure committee. Amended by Act 2023, No. 307,§ 7, eff. 11/1/2023. Amended by Act 2021, No. 755,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2019, No. 1058,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 787,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017. Added by Act 2015, No. 1280,§ 10, eff. 4/8/2015.

(a) A candidate may retain campaign signs, campaign literature, and other printed campaign materials that: (1) Were purchased by the campaign; (2) Were reported on the appropriate contribution and expenditure report for the campaign at the time of the purchase; and (3) Are retained for use in a future campaign by the same candidate.

(1) Were purchased by the campaign;

(2) Were reported on the appropriate contribution and expenditure report for the campaign at the time of the purchase; and

(3) Are retained for use in a future campaign by the same candidate.

(b) A candidate: (1) May reuse the campaign signs, campaign literature, and other printed campaign materials under subsection (a) of this section in future campaigns; and (2) Is not required to list the campaign signs, campaign literature, and other printed campaign materials under subsection (a) of this section in future reports filed under this subchapter.

(1) May reuse the campaign signs, campaign literature, and other printed campaign materials under subsection (a) of this section in future campaigns; and

(2) Is not required to list the campaign signs, campaign literature, and other printed campaign materials under subsection (a) of this section in future reports filed under this subchapter.

(c) (1) (A) Campaign signs, campaign literature, and other printed campaign materials shall clearly contain the words "Paid for by" followed by the name of the candidate, committee, or person who paid for the campaign sign, campaign literature, or other printed campaign materials. (B) The candidate printing the campaign sign, campaign literature, or other printed campaign materials shall be responsible for including the language required by subdivision (c)(1)(A) of this section. (C) When the printed campaign material is a two-sided sign, the "Paid for by" language required by this subsection shall appear on both sides of the sign. (2) Subdivision (c)(1)(A) of this section applies only to campaign signs, campaign literature, and other printed campaign materials created by or sponsored by a political candidate, the campaign of a political candidate, a political action committee, or an independent expenditure committee.

(1) (A) Campaign signs, campaign literature, and other printed campaign materials shall clearly contain the words "Paid for by" followed by the name of the candidate, committee, or person who paid for the campaign sign, campaign literature, or other printed campaign materials. (B) The candidate printing the campaign sign, campaign literature, or other printed campaign materials shall be responsible for including the language required by subdivision (c)(1)(A) of this section. (C) When the printed campaign material is a two-sided sign, the "Paid for by" language required by this subsection shall appear on both sides of the sign.

(A) Campaign signs, campaign literature, and other printed campaign materials shall clearly contain the words "Paid for by" followed by the name of the candidate, committee, or person who paid for the campaign sign, campaign literature, or other printed campaign materials.

(B) The candidate printing the campaign sign, campaign literature, or other printed campaign materials shall be responsible for including the language required by subdivision (c)(1)(A) of this section.

(C) When the printed campaign material is a two-sided sign, the "Paid for by" language required by this subsection shall appear on both sides of the sign.

(2) Subdivision (c)(1)(A) of this section applies only to campaign signs, campaign literature, and other printed campaign materials created by or sponsored by a political candidate, the campaign of a political candidate, a political action committee, or an independent expenditure committee.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 307,§ 7, eff. 11/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 755,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 1058,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 787,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017.

Added by Act 2015, No. 1280,§ 10, eff. 4/8/2015.
Ark. Code Ann. § 7-7-301 — AR Code / Title 7 / Chapter 7 / Subchapter 3 / Section 7-7-301
Party pledges, affidavits of eligibility, and party filing fees
Status: in_force

(a) A political party may impose a filing fee for candidates seeking nomination by that party. The filing fee for county, municipal, and township offices shall be fixed by the county committee, as authorized by the state executive committee. For all other races, the filing fee shall be established by the state executive committee. On or before noon of the last day of the political party filing period, all candidates at primary elections of political parties shall file an affidavit of eligibility and any pledge required by such party and shall pay the party filing fees required by the party, as follows: (1) Candidates for United States Senator, for United States Representative, and for all state offices shall file the pledge and the affidavit of eligibility and pay the party filing fees with the secretary of the state committee of the political party or his or her designated agent; (2) Candidates for district offices, including, but not limited to, the offices of State Representative and State Senator, shall file the pledge and affidavit of eligibility with the secretary of the state committee of the political party or his or her designated agent and pay the party filing fees with the secretary of the state committee of the political party or his or her designated agent; and (3) All candidates for county, municipal, and township offices, candidates for county committee member, and delegates to the county convention shall file the pledge and the affidavit of eligibility and pay the party filing fees with the secretary of the county committee of the political party. (b) The county clerk shall not accept for filing the political practices pledge of any candidate for nomination by a political party to any county, township, or partisan municipal office, nor shall the Secretary of State accept for filing the political practices pledge of any candidate for nomination by a political party to any state or district office, unless the candidate first files a party certificate. (c) Any candidate who shall fail to file the party pledge and affidavit of eligibility and pay the party filing fee at the time and in the manner as provided in this section shall not receive a party certificate and shall not have his or her name printed on the ballot at any primary election. (d) The names of candidates who file with the state committee as provided in this section shall be certified to the various county committees and the various county boards of election commissioners in the manner and at the time provided in § 7-7-203 . Acts 1969, No. 465, Art. 1, § 9; 1977, No. 169, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 3-109; Acts 1995, No. 901, § 5; 1997, No. 886, § 5; 2003, No. 1731, § 5; 2009, No. 1480, § 43.

(a) A political party may impose a filing fee for candidates seeking nomination by that party. The filing fee for county, municipal, and township offices shall be fixed by the county committee, as authorized by the state executive committee. For all other races, the filing fee shall be established by the state executive committee. On or before noon of the last day of the political party filing period, all candidates at primary elections of political parties shall file an affidavit of eligibility and any pledge required by such party and shall pay the party filing fees required by the party, as follows: (1) Candidates for United States Senator, for United States Representative, and for all state offices shall file the pledge and the affidavit of eligibility and pay the party filing fees with the secretary of the state committee of the political party or his or her designated agent; (2) Candidates for district offices, including, but not limited to, the offices of State Representative and State Senator, shall file the pledge and affidavit of eligibility with the secretary of the state committee of the political party or his or her designated agent and pay the party filing fees with the secretary of the state committee of the political party or his or her designated agent; and (3) All candidates for county, municipal, and township offices, candidates for county committee member, and delegates to the county convention shall file the pledge and the affidavit of eligibility and pay the party filing fees with the secretary of the county committee of the political party.

(1) Candidates for United States Senator, for United States Representative, and for all state offices shall file the pledge and the affidavit of eligibility and pay the party filing fees with the secretary of the state committee of the political party or his or her designated agent;

(2) Candidates for district offices, including, but not limited to, the offices of State Representative and State Senator, shall file the pledge and affidavit of eligibility with the secretary of the state committee of the political party or his or her designated agent and pay the party filing fees with the secretary of the state committee of the political party or his or her designated agent; and

(3) All candidates for county, municipal, and township offices, candidates for county committee member, and delegates to the county convention shall file the pledge and the affidavit of eligibility and pay the party filing fees with the secretary of the county committee of the political party.

(b) The county clerk shall not accept for filing the political practices pledge of any candidate for nomination by a political party to any county, township, or partisan municipal office, nor shall the Secretary of State accept for filing the political practices pledge of any candidate for nomination by a political party to any state or district office, unless the candidate first files a party certificate.

(c) Any candidate who shall fail to file the party pledge and affidavit of eligibility and pay the party filing fee at the time and in the manner as provided in this section shall not receive a party certificate and shall not have his or her name printed on the ballot at any primary election.

(d) The names of candidates who file with the state committee as provided in this section shall be certified to the various county committees and the various county boards of election commissioners in the manner and at the time provided in § 7-7-203 .

Acts 1969, No. 465, Art. 1, § 9; 1977, No. 169, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 3-109; Acts 1995, No. 901, § 5; 1997, No. 886, § 5; 2003, No. 1731, § 5; 2009, No. 1480, § 43.
Ark. Code Ann. § 7-4-112 — AR Code / Title 7 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 1 / Section 7-4-112
Compensation of election officials
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided under subsection (c) of this section, an election official shall receive a minimum of the prevailing federal minimum wage for holding an election, or such greater amount as may be appropriated. (b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section and in addition to compensation under subsection (a) of this section, each election official carrying election materials to and from the polling sites shall be allowed mileage at such rate as may be appropriated but not to exceed the rate prescribed for state employees in state travel rules. (c) (1) An election official may work as a volunteer without pay or reimbursement as specified by the election official under this section if the election official signs an affidavit prescribed by the State Board of Election Commissioners stating that he or she does not wish to receive: (A) Compensation for his or her work as an election official; or (B) Reimbursement for mileage accrued in the course of his or her work as an election official. (2) An election official may choose not to receive compensation or reimbursement, or both. (3) (A) An election official who signs the affidavit indicating that he or she does not wish to be compensated or reimbursed shall not be compensated with money or anything of value for his or her work as an election official. (B) Any paperwork or document required by a student election official's school to verify his or her assistance is not compensation or reimbursement under this section. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 416, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 539,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1969, No. 465, Art. 7, § 20; 1970 (Ex. Sess.), No. 11, § 1; 1983, No. 169, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 3-720; Acts 1997, No. 647, § 10; 2005, No. 67, § 2.

(a) Except as provided under subsection (c) of this section, an election official shall receive a minimum of the prevailing federal minimum wage for holding an election, or such greater amount as may be appropriated.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section and in addition to compensation under subsection (a) of this section, each election official carrying election materials to and from the polling sites shall be allowed mileage at such rate as may be appropriated but not to exceed the rate prescribed for state employees in state travel rules.

(c) (1) An election official may work as a volunteer without pay or reimbursement as specified by the election official under this section if the election official signs an affidavit prescribed by the State Board of Election Commissioners stating that he or she does not wish to receive: (A) Compensation for his or her work as an election official; or (B) Reimbursement for mileage accrued in the course of his or her work as an election official. (2) An election official may choose not to receive compensation or reimbursement, or both. (3) (A) An election official who signs the affidavit indicating that he or she does not wish to be compensated or reimbursed shall not be compensated with money or anything of value for his or her work as an election official. (B) Any paperwork or document required by a student election official's school to verify his or her assistance is not compensation or reimbursement under this section.

(1) An election official may work as a volunteer without pay or reimbursement as specified by the election official under this section if the election official signs an affidavit prescribed by the State Board of Election Commissioners stating that he or she does not wish to receive: (A) Compensation for his or her work as an election official; or (B) Reimbursement for mileage accrued in the course of his or her work as an election official.

(A) Compensation for his or her work as an election official; or

(B) Reimbursement for mileage accrued in the course of his or her work as an election official.

(2) An election official may choose not to receive compensation or reimbursement, or both.

(3) (A) An election official who signs the affidavit indicating that he or she does not wish to be compensated or reimbursed shall not be compensated with money or anything of value for his or her work as an election official. (B) Any paperwork or document required by a student election official's school to verify his or her assistance is not compensation or reimbursement under this section.

(A) An election official who signs the affidavit indicating that he or she does not wish to be compensated or reimbursed shall not be compensated with money or anything of value for his or her work as an election official.

(B) Any paperwork or document required by a student election official's school to verify his or her assistance is not compensation or reimbursement under this section.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 416, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 539,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1969, No. 465, Art. 7, § 20; 1970 (Ex. Sess.), No. 11, § 1; 1983, No. 169, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 3-720; Acts 1997, No. 647, § 10; 2005, No. 67, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 7-5-409 — AR Code / Title 7 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 4 / Section 7-5-409
Materials furnished to qualified voters
Status: in_force

(a) (1) (A) The county clerk shall satisfy himself or herself that the applicant for an absentee ballot is a qualified registered elector in the ward, precinct, or township in which he or she claims to be a resident or that the applicant does not require prior registration under § 7-5-406 . (B) The county clerk shall verify that the application has been properly signed by the applicant and, if necessary, the designated bearer, administrator, or authorized agent. If the application is not properly signed, the application shall be rejected by the county clerk. (C) The county clerk shall notify the applicant of the reason for the rejection. (2) If the county clerk is unable to contact the applicant to cure the deficiency, the county clerk shall forward the application with the reason for the rejection to the county board of election commissioners. The county board of election commissioners shall determine whether the applicant is a qualified elector. (b) If the applicant is registered or is otherwise eligible to vote absentee, the county clerk, prior to mailing or delivering the ballot, shall detach the ballot stub and deposit the ballot stub into a sealed box designated as "Absentee Stub Box" and deliver to the applicant or to the applicant's designated bearer, authorized agent, or administrator for delivery to the applicant the following materials: (1) An official absentee ballot for each election named in the application; (2) Instructions for voting and returning the official absentee ballot to the county clerk; (3) An official absentee ballot secrecy envelope on which there shall be written or printed the words "Ballot Only"; (4) (A) (i) A uniform voter statement created and approved by the State Board of Election Commissioners. (ii) The voter statement shall include the following heading in bold capitalized letters: "THIS VOTER STATEMENT SHALL BE COMPLETED AND RETURNED IN THE MAILING ENVELOPE OR THE ABSENTEE BALLOT WILL NOT BE COUNTED." (iii) The voter statement shall include the following statement in bold capitalized letters at the bottom of the page: "THE INFORMATION I HAVE PROVIDED IS TRUE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY. IF I HAVE PROVIDED FALSE INFORMATION, I MAY BE SUBJECT TO A FINE OF UP TO TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($10,000) OR IMPRISONMENT FOR UP TO TEN (10) YEARS, OR BOTH, UNDER FEDERAL OR STATE LAWS." (iv) The voter statement shall include a statement that the voter resides at the address on his or her application. (v) The voter statement shall include a statement for a first-time voter who registers by mail: "If I am a newly registered voter of this county and this is the first time I am voting in this county, I am enclosing a copy of a current and valid photo identification card or a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows my name and address." (B) Blanks shall be provided for the voter to provide his or her printed name, signature, mailing address, residential voting address, date of birth, printed name and address of the administrator, authorized agent, or designated bearer, signature of administrator, authorized agent, or designated bearer, and address of the administrator, authorized agent, or designated bearer. (C) (i) The voter statement shall include a sworn statement portion that may be completed by the voter stating that the voter is registered to vote and that he or she is the person who is registered. (ii) The sworn statement portion of the voter statement is not required to be notarized, but the voter shall execute the sworn statement under penalty of perjury; (5) A sealable envelope upon which shall be printed or written the words: "Return Envelope", the address of the county clerk, the precinct of the voter, and the words: "ABSENTEE BALLOT, ..............., ..............., ELECTION"; and (6) An authorized agent authorization form, as follows: "AGENT AUTHORIZATION FORM If applicable, fill out and sign this form and place it in the Return Envelope I hereby authorize ...............(insert his or her name) as my authorized agent, to deliver this ballot as I am medically unable to vote on election day. An affidavit verifying my medical status as unable to deliver the application or to vote on the day of the election is attached or has been provided with my application. ............... Signature of voter ............... Printed name of voter ............... Address of voter ............... Date of birth of voter." (c) (1) Except for absentee ballots mailed to an address outside the county in which the applicant is registered, an absentee ballot shall be mailed to the address that appears on the applicant's registration record or absentee ballot application if the voter is temporarily at a different address. (2) The county clerk shall not mail more than two (2) absentee ballots to the same address unless: (A) The address is outside the territorial limits of the United States; (B) The address is for a long-term care or residential care facility licensed by the state; or (C) There are more than two (2) persons lawfully registered at the same address. (d) The county clerk shall not deliver an absentee ballot to any person other than the absentee voter unless the person picking up the ballot: (1) Is either: (A) The voter's: (i) Designated bearer; or (ii) Authorized agent; or (B) The administrator of a long-term care or residential care facility licensed by the state in which the voter resides; and (2) Provides to the county clerk a current and valid federal-issued or state-issued document or identification card that includes his or her name and photograph. (e) The county clerk shall not provide more than two (2) absentee ballots per election to any designated bearer or authorized agent, nor shall the county clerk accept delivery of more than two (2) absentee ballots per election from any designated bearer or authorized agent. (f) A designated bearer shall be allowed to pick up only two (2) absentee ballots from the county clerk only during the fifteen (15) days prior to a school election, special election, preferential primary election, or general election and seven (7) days prior to a runoff election, including a general primary election. (g) Upon delivery of an absentee ballot to an individual authorized to receive an absentee ballot, the county clerk shall mark the electronic voter registration list and the precinct voter registration list to indicate that an absentee ballot has been delivered to the voter. (h) The county clerk or other designated election official providing materials to qualified voters shall not distribute: (1) Unsolicited absentee ballot applications to electors; or (2) Unsolicited absentee ballots to electors. (i) The county clerk and other designated election officials providing materials to qualified voters may: (1) Display a printable or downloadable absentee ballot application form on the internet; (2) Post links to the absentee ballot application form on social media of any type; and (3) Make paper copies of absentee ballot application forms available for distribution or to be available upon request by a qualified voter in: (A) The county clerk's office; or (B) Other governmental offices. (j) A person who purposely violates subsection (h) of this section upon conviction shall be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor. Amended by Act 2023, No. 320,§ 4, eff. 8/1/2023. Amended by Act 2023, No. 320,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2023. Amended by Act 2021, No. 736,§ 7, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2021, No. 736,§ 6, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2021, No. 736,§ 5, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2021, No. 736,§ 4, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2017, No. 633,§ 11, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1424,§ 8, eff. 8/16/2013. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1424,§ 7, eff. 8/16/2013. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1424,§ 6, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1969, No. 465, Art. 9, § 7; 1971, No. 261, § 25; 1983, No. 430, § 4; 1985, No. 567, § 3; 1985, No. 568, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 3-907; Acts 1987, No. 843, § 3; 1989, No. 912, § 8; 1993, No. 1201, § 3; 1995, No. 103, § 1; 1997, No. 1092, § 6; 1999, No. 918, § 2; 1999, No. 1243, §§ 1, 2; 1999, No. 1344, § 1; 1999, No. 1538, § 1; 2001, No. 1379, § 1; 2003, No. 647, § 1; 2003, No. 994, § 10; 2003, No. 1202, § 2; 2003, No. 1275, §§ 2, 3; 2005, No. 880, § 4; 2005, No. 2193, § 3; 2007, No. 543, § 4; 2007, No. 556, § 7; 2009, No. 26, § 2; 2009, No. 250, §§ 9, 10; 2009, No. 375, § 2.

(a) (1) (A) The county clerk shall satisfy himself or herself that the applicant for an absentee ballot is a qualified registered elector in the ward, precinct, or township in which he or she claims to be a resident or that the applicant does not require prior registration under § 7-5-406 . (B) The county clerk shall verify that the application has been properly signed by the applicant and, if necessary, the designated bearer, administrator, or authorized agent. If the application is not properly signed, the application shall be rejected by the county clerk. (C) The county clerk shall notify the applicant of the reason for the rejection. (2) If the county clerk is unable to contact the applicant to cure the deficiency, the county clerk shall forward the application with the reason for the rejection to the county board of election commissioners. The county board of election commissioners shall determine whether the applicant is a qualified elector.

(1) (A) The county clerk shall satisfy himself or herself that the applicant for an absentee ballot is a qualified registered elector in the ward, precinct, or township in which he or she claims to be a resident or that the applicant does not require prior registration under § 7-5-406 . (B) The county clerk shall verify that the application has been properly signed by the applicant and, if necessary, the designated bearer, administrator, or authorized agent. If the application is not properly signed, the application shall be rejected by the county clerk. (C) The county clerk shall notify the applicant of the reason for the rejection.

(A) The county clerk shall satisfy himself or herself that the applicant for an absentee ballot is a qualified registered elector in the ward, precinct, or township in which he or she claims to be a resident or that the applicant does not require prior registration under § 7-5-406 .

(B) The county clerk shall verify that the application has been properly signed by the applicant and, if necessary, the designated bearer, administrator, or authorized agent. If the application is not properly signed, the application shall be rejected by the county clerk.

(C) The county clerk shall notify the applicant of the reason for the rejection.

(2) If the county clerk is unable to contact the applicant to cure the deficiency, the county clerk shall forward the application with the reason for the rejection to the county board of election commissioners. The county board of election commissioners shall determine whether the applicant is a qualified elector.

(b) If the applicant is registered or is otherwise eligible to vote absentee, the county clerk, prior to mailing or delivering the ballot, shall detach the ballot stub and deposit the ballot stub into a sealed box designated as "Absentee Stub Box" and deliver to the applicant or to the applicant's designated bearer, authorized agent, or administrator for delivery to the applicant the following materials: (1) An official absentee ballot for each election named in the application; (2) Instructions for voting and returning the official absentee ballot to the county clerk; (3) An official absentee ballot secrecy envelope on which there shall be written or printed the words "Ballot Only"; (4) (A) (i) A uniform voter statement created and approved by the State Board of Election Commissioners. (ii) The voter statement shall include the following heading in bold capitalized letters: "THIS VOTER STATEMENT SHALL BE COMPLETED AND RETURNED IN THE MAILING ENVELOPE OR THE ABSENTEE BALLOT WILL NOT BE COUNTED." (iii) The voter statement shall include the following statement in bold capitalized letters at the bottom of the page: "THE INFORMATION I HAVE PROVIDED IS TRUE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY. IF I HAVE PROVIDED FALSE INFORMATION, I MAY BE SUBJECT TO A FINE OF UP TO TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($10,000) OR IMPRISONMENT FOR UP TO TEN (10) YEARS, OR BOTH, UNDER FEDERAL OR STATE LAWS." (iv) The voter statement shall include a statement that the voter resides at the address on his or her application. (v) The voter statement shall include a statement for a first-time voter who registers by mail: "If I am a newly registered voter of this county and this is the first time I am voting in this county, I am enclosing a copy of a current and valid photo identification card or a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows my name and address." (B) Blanks shall be provided for the voter to provide his or her printed name, signature, mailing address, residential voting address, date of birth, printed name and address of the administrator, authorized agent, or designated bearer, signature of administrator, authorized agent, or designated bearer, and address of the administrator, authorized agent, or designated bearer. (C) (i) The voter statement shall include a sworn statement portion that may be completed by the voter stating that the voter is registered to vote and that he or she is the person who is registered. (ii) The sworn statement portion of the voter statement is not required to be notarized, but the voter shall execute the sworn statement under penalty of perjury; (5) A sealable envelope upon which shall be printed or written the words: "Return Envelope", the address of the county clerk, the precinct of the voter, and the words: "ABSENTEE BALLOT, ..............., ..............., ELECTION"; and (6) An authorized agent authorization form, as follows: "AGENT AUTHORIZATION FORM If applicable, fill out and sign this form and place it in the Return Envelope I hereby authorize ...............(insert his or her name) as my authorized agent, to deliver this ballot as I am medically unable to vote on election day. An affidavit verifying my medical status as unable to deliver the application or to vote on the day of the election is attached or has been provided with my application. ............... Signature of voter ............... Printed name of voter ............... Address of voter ............... Date of birth of voter."

(1) An official absentee ballot for each election named in the application;

(2) Instructions for voting and returning the official absentee ballot to the county clerk;

(3) An official absentee ballot secrecy envelope on which there shall be written or printed the words "Ballot Only";

(4) (A) (i) A uniform voter statement created and approved by the State Board of Election Commissioners. (ii) The voter statement shall include the following heading in bold capitalized letters: "THIS VOTER STATEMENT SHALL BE COMPLETED AND RETURNED IN THE MAILING ENVELOPE OR THE ABSENTEE BALLOT WILL NOT BE COUNTED." (iii) The voter statement shall include the following statement in bold capitalized letters at the bottom of the page: "THE INFORMATION I HAVE PROVIDED IS TRUE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY. IF I HAVE PROVIDED FALSE INFORMATION, I MAY BE SUBJECT TO A FINE OF UP TO TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($10,000) OR IMPRISONMENT FOR UP TO TEN (10) YEARS, OR BOTH, UNDER FEDERAL OR STATE LAWS." (iv) The voter statement shall include a statement that the voter resides at the address on his or her application. (v) The voter statement shall include a statement for a first-time voter who registers by mail: "If I am a newly registered voter of this county and this is the first time I am voting in this county, I am enclosing a copy of a current and valid photo identification card or a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows my name and address." (B) Blanks shall be provided for the voter to provide his or her printed name, signature, mailing address, residential voting address, date of birth, printed name and address of the administrator, authorized agent, or designated bearer, signature of administrator, authorized agent, or designated bearer, and address of the administrator, authorized agent, or designated bearer. (C) (i) The voter statement shall include a sworn statement portion that may be completed by the voter stating that the voter is registered to vote and that he or she is the person who is registered. (ii) The sworn statement portion of the voter statement is not required to be notarized, but the voter shall execute the sworn statement under penalty of perjury;

(A) (i) A uniform voter statement created and approved by the State Board of Election Commissioners. (ii) The voter statement shall include the following heading in bold capitalized letters: "THIS VOTER STATEMENT SHALL BE COMPLETED AND RETURNED IN THE MAILING ENVELOPE OR THE ABSENTEE BALLOT WILL NOT BE COUNTED." (iii) The voter statement shall include the following statement in bold capitalized letters at the bottom of the page: "THE INFORMATION I HAVE PROVIDED IS TRUE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY. IF I HAVE PROVIDED FALSE INFORMATION, I MAY BE SUBJECT TO A FINE OF UP TO TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($10,000) OR IMPRISONMENT FOR UP TO TEN (10) YEARS, OR BOTH, UNDER FEDERAL OR STATE LAWS." (iv) The voter statement shall include a statement that the voter resides at the address on his or her application. (v) The voter statement shall include a statement for a first-time voter who registers by mail: "If I am a newly registered voter of this county and this is the first time I am voting in this county, I am enclosing a copy of a current and valid photo identification card or a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows my name and address."

(i) A uniform voter statement created and approved by the State Board of Election Commissioners.

(ii) The voter statement shall include the following heading in bold capitalized letters: "THIS VOTER STATEMENT SHALL BE COMPLETED AND RETURNED IN THE MAILING ENVELOPE OR THE ABSENTEE BALLOT WILL NOT BE COUNTED."

(iii) The voter statement shall include the following statement in bold capitalized letters at the bottom of the page: "THE INFORMATION I HAVE PROVIDED IS TRUE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY. IF I HAVE PROVIDED FALSE INFORMATION, I MAY BE SUBJECT TO A FINE OF UP TO TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($10,000) OR IMPRISONMENT FOR UP TO TEN (10) YEARS, OR BOTH, UNDER FEDERAL OR STATE LAWS."

(iv) The voter statement shall include a statement that the voter resides at the address on his or her application.

(v) The voter statement shall include a statement for a first-time voter who registers by mail: "If I am a newly registered voter of this county and this is the first time I am voting in this county, I am enclosing a copy of a current and valid photo identification card or a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows my name and address."

(B) Blanks shall be provided for the voter to provide his or her printed name, signature, mailing address, residential voting address, date of birth, printed name and address of the administrator, authorized agent, or designated bearer, signature of administrator, authorized agent, or designated bearer, and address of the administrator, authorized agent, or designated bearer.

(C) (i) The voter statement shall include a sworn statement portion that may be completed by the voter stating that the voter is registered to vote and that he or she is the person who is registered. (ii) The sworn statement portion of the voter statement is not required to be notarized, but the voter shall execute the sworn statement under penalty of perjury;

(i) The voter statement shall include a sworn statement portion that may be completed by the voter stating that the voter is registered to vote and that he or she is the person who is registered.

(ii) The sworn statement portion of the voter statement is not required to be notarized, but the voter shall execute the sworn statement under penalty of perjury;

(5) A sealable envelope upon which shall be printed or written the words: "Return Envelope", the address of the county clerk, the precinct of the voter, and the words: "ABSENTEE BALLOT, ..............., ..............., ELECTION"; and

(6) An authorized agent authorization form, as follows: "AGENT AUTHORIZATION FORM If applicable, fill out and sign this form and place it in the Return Envelope I hereby authorize ...............(insert his or her name) as my authorized agent, to deliver this ballot as I am medically unable to vote on election day. An affidavit verifying my medical status as unable to deliver the application or to vote on the day of the election is attached or has been provided with my application. ............... Signature of voter ............... Printed name of voter ............... Address of voter ............... Date of birth of voter."

"AGENT AUTHORIZATION FORM

If applicable, fill out and sign this form and place it in the Return Envelope

I hereby authorize ...............(insert his or her name) as my authorized agent, to deliver this ballot as I am medically unable to vote on election day. An affidavit verifying my medical status as unable to deliver the application or to vote on the day of the election is attached or has been provided with my application.

...............

Signature of voter

...............

Printed name of voter

...............

Address of voter

...............

Date of birth of voter."

(c) (1) Except for absentee ballots mailed to an address outside the county in which the applicant is registered, an absentee ballot shall be mailed to the address that appears on the applicant's registration record or absentee ballot application if the voter is temporarily at a different address. (2) The county clerk shall not mail more than two (2) absentee ballots to the same address unless: (A) The address is outside the territorial limits of the United States; (B) The address is for a long-term care or residential care facility licensed by the state; or (C) There are more than two (2) persons lawfully registered at the same address.

(1) Except for absentee ballots mailed to an address outside the county in which the applicant is registered, an absentee ballot shall be mailed to the address that appears on the applicant's registration record or absentee ballot application if the voter is temporarily at a different address.

(2) The county clerk shall not mail more than two (2) absentee ballots to the same address unless: (A) The address is outside the territorial limits of the United States; (B) The address is for a long-term care or residential care facility licensed by the state; or (C) There are more than two (2) persons lawfully registered at the same address.

(A) The address is outside the territorial limits of the United States;

(B) The address is for a long-term care or residential care facility licensed by the state; or

(C) There are more than two (2) persons lawfully registered at the same address.

(d) The county clerk shall not deliver an absentee ballot to any person other than the absentee voter unless the person picking up the ballot: (1) Is either: (A) The voter's: (i) Designated bearer; or (ii) Authorized agent; or (B) The administrator of a long-term care or residential care facility licensed by the state in which the voter resides; and (2) Provides to the county clerk a current and valid federal-issued or state-issued document or identification card that includes his or her name and photograph.

(1) Is either: (A) The voter's: (i) Designated bearer; or (ii) Authorized agent; or (B) The administrator of a long-term care or residential care facility licensed by the state in which the voter resides; and

(A) The voter's: (i) Designated bearer; or (ii) Authorized agent; or

(i) Designated bearer; or

(ii) Authorized agent; or

(B) The administrator of a long-term care or residential care facility licensed by the state in which the voter resides; and

(2) Provides to the county clerk a current and valid federal-issued or state-issued document or identification card that includes his or her name and photograph.

(e) The county clerk shall not provide more than two (2) absentee ballots per election to any designated bearer or authorized agent, nor shall the county clerk accept delivery of more than two (2) absentee ballots per election from any designated bearer or authorized agent.

(f) A designated bearer shall be allowed to pick up only two (2) absentee ballots from the county clerk only during the fifteen (15) days prior to a school election, special election, preferential primary election, or general election and seven (7) days prior to a runoff election, including a general primary election.

(g) Upon delivery of an absentee ballot to an individual authorized to receive an absentee ballot, the county clerk shall mark the electronic voter registration list and the precinct voter registration list to indicate that an absentee ballot has been delivered to the voter.

(h) The county clerk or other designated election official providing materials to qualified voters shall not distribute: (1) Unsolicited absentee ballot applications to electors; or (2) Unsolicited absentee ballots to electors.

(1) Unsolicited absentee ballot applications to electors; or

(2) Unsolicited absentee ballots to electors.

(i) The county clerk and other designated election officials providing materials to qualified voters may: (1) Display a printable or downloadable absentee ballot application form on the internet; (2) Post links to the absentee ballot application form on social media of any type; and (3) Make paper copies of absentee ballot application forms available for distribution or to be available upon request by a qualified voter in: (A) The county clerk's office; or (B) Other governmental offices.

(1) Display a printable or downloadable absentee ballot application form on the internet;

(2) Post links to the absentee ballot application form on social media of any type; and

(3) Make paper copies of absentee ballot application forms available for distribution or to be available upon request by a qualified voter in: (A) The county clerk's office; or (B) Other governmental offices.

(A) The county clerk's office; or

(B) Other governmental offices.

(j) A person who purposely violates subsection (h) of this section upon conviction shall be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 320,§ 4, eff. 8/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 320,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 736,§ 7, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 736,§ 6, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 736,§ 5, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 736,§ 4, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 633,§ 11, eff. 8/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1424,§ 8, eff. 8/16/2013.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1424,§ 7, eff. 8/16/2013.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1424,§ 6, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1969, No. 465, Art. 9, § 7; 1971, No. 261, § 25; 1983, No. 430, § 4; 1985, No. 567, § 3; 1985, No. 568, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 3-907; Acts 1987, No. 843, § 3; 1989, No. 912, § 8; 1993, No. 1201, § 3; 1995, No. 103, § 1; 1997, No. 1092, § 6; 1999, No. 918, § 2; 1999, No. 1243, §§ 1, 2; 1999, No. 1344, § 1; 1999, No. 1538, § 1; 2001, No. 1379, § 1; 2003, No. 647, § 1; 2003, No. 994, § 10; 2003, No. 1202, § 2; 2003, No. 1275, §§ 2, 3; 2005, No. 880, § 4; 2005, No. 2193, § 3; 2007, No. 543, § 4; 2007, No. 556, § 7; 2009, No. 26, § 2; 2009, No. 250, §§ 9, 10; 2009, No. 375, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 7-9-115 — AR Code / Title 7 / Chapter 9 / Subchapter 1 / Section 7-9-115
Furnishing ballot title and popular name to election commissioners
Status: in_force

Not less than eighteen (18) days before the election, the Secretary of State shall furnish the State Board of Election Commissioners and county boards of election commissioners a certified copy of the ballot title and popular name for each proposed measure and each referred act to be voted upon at the ensuing election. Acts 1943, No. 195, §§ 8, 9; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 2-216, 2-217; Acts 1997, No. 646, § 9.

Not less than eighteen (18) days before the election, the Secretary of State shall furnish the State Board of Election Commissioners and county boards of election commissioners a certified copy of the ballot title and popular name for each proposed measure and each referred act to be voted upon at the ensuing election.

Acts 1943, No. 195, §§ 8, 9; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 2-216, 2-217; Acts 1997, No. 646, § 9.
Ark. Code Ann. § 7-6-223 — AR Code / Title 7 / Chapter 6 / Subchapter 2 / Section 7-6-223
Reports of contributions by political parties
Status: in_force

(a) Within fifteen (15) calendar days after the end of each calendar quarter, each political party that meets the definition of political party stated in § 7-1-101 or that has met the petition requirements of § 7-7-205 shall file a quarterly report with the Secretary of State. (b) The report shall include: (1) The total amount of contributions received by the political party during the preceding calendar quarter; (2) An itemization, including the name, address, employer, and occupation of each person who made a contribution or contributions to the political party which, in the aggregate, exceeded two hundred dollars ($200) in the preceding calendar quarter, as well as the amount received and date of receipt; (3) The total amount of money disbursed by the political party during the preceding calendar quarter; and (4) An itemization, including the amount of the disbursement, the name and address of the person to whom the disbursement was made, and the date the disbursement was made for each single disbursement that exceeded one hundred dollars ($100). (c) If a political party received contributions and disbursed money before the calendar quarter in which it met the petition requirements of § 7-7-205 , the first quarterly report shall also include all information required by subsection (b) of this section which occurred before the quarter in which the political party met the petition requirements of § 7-7-205 . Amended by Act 2023, No. 753,§ 11, eff. 8/1/2023. Amended by Act 2013, No. 382,§ 6, eff. 8/16/2013. Init. Meas. 1996, No. 1, § 11; Acts 2003, No. 1730, § 1; 2005, No. 1284, § 8; 2009, No. 473, § 7.

(a) Within fifteen (15) calendar days after the end of each calendar quarter, each political party that meets the definition of political party stated in § 7-1-101 or that has met the petition requirements of § 7-7-205 shall file a quarterly report with the Secretary of State.

(b) The report shall include: (1) The total amount of contributions received by the political party during the preceding calendar quarter; (2) An itemization, including the name, address, employer, and occupation of each person who made a contribution or contributions to the political party which, in the aggregate, exceeded two hundred dollars ($200) in the preceding calendar quarter, as well as the amount received and date of receipt; (3) The total amount of money disbursed by the political party during the preceding calendar quarter; and (4) An itemization, including the amount of the disbursement, the name and address of the person to whom the disbursement was made, and the date the disbursement was made for each single disbursement that exceeded one hundred dollars ($100).

(1) The total amount of contributions received by the political party during the preceding calendar quarter;

(2) An itemization, including the name, address, employer, and occupation of each person who made a contribution or contributions to the political party which, in the aggregate, exceeded two hundred dollars ($200) in the preceding calendar quarter, as well as the amount received and date of receipt;

(3) The total amount of money disbursed by the political party during the preceding calendar quarter; and

(4) An itemization, including the amount of the disbursement, the name and address of the person to whom the disbursement was made, and the date the disbursement was made for each single disbursement that exceeded one hundred dollars ($100).

(c) If a political party received contributions and disbursed money before the calendar quarter in which it met the petition requirements of § 7-7-205 , the first quarterly report shall also include all information required by subsection (b) of this section which occurred before the quarter in which the political party met the petition requirements of § 7-7-205 .

Amended by Act 2023, No. 753,§ 11, eff. 8/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 382,§ 6, eff. 8/16/2013.

Init. Meas. 1996, No. 1, § 11; Acts 2003, No. 1730, § 1; 2005, No. 1284, § 8; 2009, No. 473, § 7.
Ark. Code Ann. § 7-5-111 — AR Code / Title 7 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 1 / Section 7-5-111
Candidacy for more than one elected office - Limitations
Status: in_force

A person shall not run for election for more than one (1) state, county, municipal, district, or township office if the elections are to be held on the same date. Amended by Act 2017, No. 158,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017. Added by Act 2013, No. 1471,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

A person shall not run for election for more than one (1) state, county, municipal, district, or township office if the elections are to be held on the same date.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 158,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

Added by Act 2013, No. 1471,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.