LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — As we get closer to November 5, the day voters across the country will decide our next president and other officials, you may be wondering when do polls close on Election Day.
Below you will find when polls close in Arkansas as well as some reminders about what you will do when you get to the voting booth.
When do polls close?
In Arkansas, polls open at 7:30 a.m. and close right at 7:30 p.m.
That means if you are in line at 7:30 p.m. you can stay in line to vote. You are legally allowed to cast your ballot if you are already in line.
If you are unsure where to vote on Election Day, click here to check your registration. You can also see a sample ballot.
Other voter info
When you go to vote, an official will ask for your name, address, and date of birth. You will also be asked to present an I.D.
Eligible forms of I.D. are; driver's license, photo I.D., concealed carry license, U.S. passport, U.S. military I.D., or your voter verification card.
After that you will sign a precinct voter registration list and will be handed a ballot or be directed to a voting machine. If you make a mistake while filling out your ballot, please ask an official for a new ballot.
If you know you are registered to vote but your name is not on the precinct list of registered voters, you have the right to cast a provisional ballot so long as you sign and affirm you are registered to vote in that county.
You are also allowed to cast a provisional ballot if your vote is challenged by a poll watcher. Under Arkansas law, you must be informed whether your vote was counted along with a reason if it was not counted.
For any information on what you will see on your ballot, click here for our election guide.