A Pocket Guide To Voting In The Natural State

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Voting101Pocket Guideto Voting in theNatural StateAVoter Registration Absentee Ballots Early Voting Voting Systems Military Votersa rk ansasSecretary of StateElections Division

Voting101YourVoting DirectoryArkansas Secretary of StateElections Division. 1-800-482-1127State Board(501) 682-1834 orof Election Commissioners. 1-800-411-6996My County ClerkCounty Clerk’s Phone #My Precinct #My Polling PlaceFor more information on elections and voting,visit the Arkansas Secretary of State’s website:www.sos.arkansas.govInformation you can find on the website includes: Voter Registration Application Election Results Election Dates Election Calendar Candidate Information Directory of Elected Officials Initiatives and Referenda State Agency Rules & Regulations

Arkansas Secretary of StateQMark MartinDear Arkansas Voter,As a citizen, you have the most powerful voice in yourgovernment — your vote. When Election Day drawsnear, it is vital that your voter registration is currentand that you understand the steps for casting your ballot.This booklet is your guide, from the registration applicationto your voting options.Voting 101 spells out many of your voting rights, aswell as how to register, how to update your registration,methods of casting a ballot and important dates anddeadlines. The most important thing is to make sure you’reready to vote when the time comes. Educate yourself on theissues and the candidates who will be on your ballot.Most of all, make sure your registration is correct before yougo to the polls Just visit www.VoterView.org to check yourvoter registration, then contact your county clerk formore information.Sincerely,Arkansas Secretary of StateSuite 256 State Capitol Little Rock, Arkansas 72201-1094501-682-5070 Fax 501-682-3548electionsemail@sos.arkansas.gov www.sos.arkansas.gov

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ContentsVoter Verification Requirement. 5Counting Provisional Votes . 6Voter Verification Cards. 6Voter Registration. 7Registration Requirements . 7Where Can I Apply?. 7I.D. Requirements for Registration. 8Registration Deadlines. 8How Do I Know I’m Registered?. 9Special Registration Issues. 9Updating Your Voter Information.11FAQs on Voter Registration.12Casting Your Ballot.15Vote on Election Day.15Vote Early.15Vote By Absentee Ballot.16Voting at the Polls.17What to Expect When Voting.17Avoiding the “Overvote”.18Provisional Voting.19Fail Safe Voting.21FAQs on Voting at the Polls.21Absentee Voting.27Steps for Absentee Voting.27Deadlines for Absentee Voting.28Absentee Voting with Assistance.30FAQs on Absentee Voting.31County Clerk Contact Information.33

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Voting101Voter VerificationRequirementNEW: Requirement for Voters to VerifyRegistrationEach voter shall verify his or her registration when voting bypresenting a document or identification card that:1. Shows the name of the person to whom the document oridentification card was issued;2. Shows a photograph of the person to whom the documentor identification card was issued;3. Is issued by the United States, the State of Arkansas, or anaccredited postsecondary educational institution in the State ofArkansas; and4. If displaying an expiration date, is not expired or expired nomore than four (4) years before the date of the election in whichthe voter seeks to vote.Documents and identification cards that will be accepted asverification of voter registration include without limitation: Adriver’s license; A photo identification card; A concealed handgun carry license; A United States passport; An employee badgeor identification document issued by an accredited postsecondary education institution in the State of Arkansas; A UnitedStates military identification document; A public assistanceidentification card if the card shows a photograph of the personto whom the document or identification card was issued; Avoter verification card as provided under Ark. Code § 7-5-324.A person who is a resident of a long-term care or residentialcare facility licensed by the state of Arkansas is not requiredto verify his or her registration by presenting a document oridentification card as described above when voting in person,but must provide documentation from the administrator of thefacility attesting that the person is a resident of the facility.5

Counting Provisional VotesVoters unable to verify registration when voting in person shallbe permitted to cast a provisional ballot. Provisional ballots castin this manner will be counted if:1. The voter completes a sworn statement at the polling sitestating that the voter is registered to vote in this stateand that he or she is the person registered to vote, andthe county board of election commissioners does notdetermine that the provisional ballot is invalid and shouldnot be counted based on other grounds, or2. The voter returns to the county board of electioncommissioners or the county clerk by 12:00 noon on theMonday following the election and presents a documentor identification card meeting the requirements describedabove, and the county board of election commissionersdoes not determine that the provisional ballot is invalid andshould not be counted based on other grounds. (For moreinformation about casting provisional ballots, see page 19)Voter Verification CardsVoters who do not possess a valid form of identification meetingthe requirements described on page 5 may obtain a free voterverification card at their county clerk’s office.To obtain this voter verification card, voters will be requiredto complete an affidavit stating they do not possess suchidentification, and must provide documentation containingtheir full legal name and date of birth, as well as documentationcontaining their name and residential address. Please contactyour county clerk for information regarding acceptable formsof documentation.6

Voting101VoterRegistrationRegistration RequirementsTo register to vote, you must: Be a citizen of the United States Be an Arkansas resident (residing in Arkansas at least30 days before the first election in which you will vote) Be age 18 or turn 18 on or before the next election Not be convicted of a felony without your sentence havingbeen discharged or pardoned Not be presently adjudged as mentally incompetent as to yourability to vote by a court of competent jurisdictionWhere Can I Apply?Register to vote at your local: County clerk’s office in your home county Office of Driver Services, State Revenue Division (Application can be transmitted electronically or you canpick up a paper form to complete and mail in.)Local public library or Arkansas State LibraryPublic assistance agencies (that provide services underFood Stamps, Medicaid, Aid to Families with DependentChildren (AFDC), and the Special Supplemental FoodProgram for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) programsAgencies that offer state-funded programs and services topersons with disabilities.Military recruitment officeArkansas National GuardVoter registration drive7

Apply by mail.Obtain an application from: Your county clerk Secretary of State Elections Division, 1-800-247-3312 Online at www.sos.arkansas.gov/electionsI.D. Requirements for RegistrationIf you are registering to vote by mail:You must provide either your Arkansas driver’s license numberor the last four digits of your Social Security number on yourArkansas Voter Registration Application. If you don't have eithera driver's license or Social Security number, check the box in #9on the application.If you check the box indicating that you do not possess either adriver’s license or Social Security number, you should submit aphotocopy of one of the following with your mail-in application:1. Current and valid photo identification, or2. A copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, governmentcheck or paycheck that shows your name and address, or3. Other government document that shows your nameand address.If you do not provide a driver’s license number, a social securitynumber or an identification document that meets the aboverequirements, you may be required to vote a Provisional Ballotwhen you vote for the first time.Registration Deadlines New Registration — You must submit your application toan official voter registration agency or mail it no later than30 days prior to an election in which you wish to vote. Thepostmark on a mailed application will be its submission date.8

Voter Registration Drive — If you completed yourapplication at a voter registration drive, the organizersmust submit it to the county clerk or Secretary of State’soffice within 21 days of the date on the application and nolater than 30 days prior to the next election. Address Change — If you are changing your residence toanother county within the state, your updated registrationmust be received by the county clerk's office in the newcounty no later than 4 days before a scheduled election.If you submit your application close to an election registrationdeadline, you are strongly advised to follow up with yourcounty clerk BEFORE Election Day.When an election deadline is near, there is one method ofapplication that will ensure your eligibility: apply in personwith your county clerk.How Do I Know I’m Registered? Consider yourself registered when — and only when —you receive an acknowledgment from your county clerk.This may take several weeks, regardless of your methodof application. If you do not receive a notice within two weeks of applying,call your county clerk or go to www.VoterView.org andenter your name and date of birth to see if your applicationhas been processed.Special Registration IssuesIf you are registered in another state or county: If you have moved to Arkansas from another state,notify the voter registrar in your previous state ofresidence to request cancellation. Be sure to submita new registration application to your county clerkin Arkansas.9

If you have moved from one county to another withinArkansas, you must transfer your registration to your newcounty of residence. For questions about transferring your registration, ask yourcounty clerk for assistance.If you are a college student attending collegeOUTSIDE of your home county:You must decide which county you consider “home.” If you planto live in your home county after college, then list your parents’address as your residence. If you do NOT intend to returnthere, you may list your college address as your residence.Remember: you must keep your address CURRENT on yourvoter registration. That's one reason college students often listtheir parents’ address, which may not change as often.If you own property in more than one county:You must register to vote wherever you actually “live or reside.”Owning property or a business in a county does not constituteresidency in that county.If you are in the military:For voting purposes, military service members, their familiesand U.S. citizens residing overseas may use the address wherethey resided before entering service or their legal U.S. residenceas the address where they register to vote. You may registerto vote using an Arkansas Voter Registration Applicationor a Federal Post Card Application (FPCA SF-76). The FPCAsimultaneously serves all states and territories as both aregistration form and application for an absentee ballot.Military personnel may contact their county clerk, the FederalVoting Assistance Program (FVAP) or their Voting AssistanceOfficer for further information or to obtain a Federal PostCard Application (FPCA). Call 1-800-438-8683 or e-mail theprogram at vote@fvap.gov or go to www.fvap.gov.For Arkansas-specific information, overseas-citizens.10

Updating Your Voter InformationOnce you’re registered, it’s important to update yourvoter information whenever you move or have a legal namechange. Keeping your record current can help avoid delayson Election Day. It's easy to do using the Arkansas VoterRegistration Application.If you move within Arkansas:Complete a Voter Registration Application, checking the box for"This is an address change" and completing the bottom half ofthe form. Submit it to the county clerk in your new county nolater than 4 days before a scheduled election. Otherwise, youwill not be eligible to vote in your new county for that election.Counties will periodically mail notices to voters who have notvoted in several elections. If you receive such a notice, it isimportant that you mark your correct address and return thenotice to the county clerk so your registration can be updated. he Secretary of State performs another safeguard: routinelyTchecking for duplicate registrations across the state. Just tomake sure, it’s best for you to notify the county clerk in your oldcounty and confirm that your registration has been transferred.If your name changes:If you legally change your name due to marriage, divorce orother reason, complete a Voter Registration Application andcheck the box for "This is a name change," making sure tocomplete the bottom half of the form.11

FAQs on Voter RegistrationQ: Am I registered to vote when I send in my VoterRegistration form?A: No, submitting your Voter Registration Application at astate agency, in a voter registration drive or through the U.S.Postal Service does NOT guarantee your registration. Youshould follow up on the status of your registration just asyou would on any other personal business matter. Beforeconsidering yourself a registered voter, you must receive anacknowledgment of your registration from the county clerk.Unfortunately each Election Day, many would-be first-timevoters do not have their ballots counted because they are notactually registered to vote. Many believed they had registeredmonths before, but failed to follow up when they did notreceive a voter registration card from their county clerk.The process of voter registration is convenient, but it alsoplaces responsibility on the registrant to ensure the processis completed.ON YOUR VOTER REGISTRATION FOLLOW UPBEFORE ELECTION TIME!It's easy to check the status of your registration by callingyour county clerk or visiting:www.VoterView.orgIf your application has been processed, you'll find your name,voting district and polling place on that website. If not, youare not yet a registered voter and should contact your countyclerk before Election Day. Remember, you must register tovote at least 30 days prior to Election Day.Q: May I vote in the county where I work, even if I don’tlive there?A: No. Arkansas law requires you to register in the county whereyou reside.12

Q: May immigrants vote?A: If they are naturalized U.S. citizens and meet all of theother requirements for registering to vote, then they areeligible to register and vote. (See page 5 for registrationrequirements.) Anyone who is a naturalized citizen meetingthese legal requirements may vote if they have registered atleast 30 days prior to the election. (A.C.A. § 7-5-201)Q: What should I do to be sure that my previousregistration in my maiden name is canceled?A: Complete the "name change" portion on the bottom halfof the voter registration application to inform your countyclerk of the change.Q: Can anyone distribute Voter Registration Applicationsand Applications for Absentee Ballots?A: Yes, ANYONE may distribute these applications.Voter Registration Applications and a guide to conductinga voter registration drive are available from the Secretaryof State; applications collected during a voter registrationdrive must be returned to the Secretary of State or the localcounty clerk within 21 days after the date on the applicationor no later than 30 days prior to the next election.Applications for Absentee Ballots are available from yourcounty clerk.Q: May a student vote where he or she attends college?A: Students may be considered residents of the place wherethey lived prior to becoming a student. However, a studentmay intend to reside in their new location and be registeredthere. Of course, no one can be registered and vote in morethan one place and must decide where he or she intendsto reside. This also applies to people on temporary jobassignments in other areas of the state. (A.C.A. § 7-5-201)13

Q: If one has multiple residences in different states andspends time at both during the year, which residenceshould be used to determine where to registerand vote?A: This is a decision you will have to make, but you must chooseonly one voting location. Many factors affect residency, butin general, your residence is where your family lives, whereyou physically reside, the place you intend to return to live,where your driver’s license says you live, where you claimyour homeowner’s property tax exemption, etc.Q: I registered to vote over a month before the election.When I went to vote, I was told that I was not registered.What should I do?A: You are not legally registered until the county clerk recordsyour registration. Arkansas law requires organizers of voterregistration drives to submit those applications within21 days of the drive and no later than 30 days prior to anelection (the registration deadline). If they did not do so, youwould not be eligible to vote in that election.However you register, you should follow up if you do notreceive confirmation from your county clerk within twoweeks. Before the registration deadline, check with yourcounty clerk or visit www.VoterView.org .to make sure yourapplication was received and processed.Q: How can a convicted felon have their right tovote restored?A: A convicted felon desiring to register to vote must providethe county clerk with proof from the appropriate state orlocal agency or office that the felon has been dischargedfrom probation or parole, has paid all probation or parolefees, or has satisfied all terms of imprisonment, and paid allapplicable court costs, fines, or restitution.14

Voting101Casting YourBallotNow that you’re a registered voter, the next step is to getinformed about candidates and issues and get ready to castyour ballot! Check inside the front cover of this bookletfor upcoming election dates. To make voting as easy andconvenient as possible, Arkansas offers three votingmethods. You can choose to: Vote at the Polls on Election DayVote at your poll on Election Day, 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.Your precinct and polling site are assigned by your countyelection commission based on wher

and that you understand the steps for casting your ballot. This booklet is your guide, from the registration application to your voting options. Voting 101 spells out many of your voting rights, as well as how to register, how to update your reg

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