Pocket Guide To Voting In The Natural State
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Voting101YourVoting DirectoryArkansas Secretary of StateElections Division. 1-800-482-1127State Boardof Election Commissioners. (501) 682-1834 or1-800-411-6996My 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 willbe on your ballot. Most of all, make sure yourregistration is correct before you go to the polls Just visitwww.VoterView.org to check your voter registration, thencontact your county clerk for more information.Sincerely,Arkansas Secretary of StateState Capitol, Suite 256 500 Woodlane StreetLittle Rock, Arkansas 72201-1094501-682-5070 Fax 501-682-3548electionsemail@sos.arkansas.gov www.sos.arkansas.gov
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ContentsVoter Registration. 5Registration Requirements . 5Where Can I Apply?. 5I.D. Requirements for Registration. 6Registration Deadlines. 6How Do I Know I’m Registered?. 7Special Registration Issues. 7Updating Your Voter Information. 9FAQs on Voter Registration.10Casting Your Ballot.13Vote on Election Day.13Vote Early.13Vote By Absentee Ballot.14Voting at the Polls.15What to Expect When Voting.15Avoiding the “Overvote”.16Provisional Voting.17Fail Safe Voting.19FAQs on Voting at the Polls.19Absentee Voting.26Steps for Absentee Voting.26Deadlines for Absentee Voting.27Absentee Voting with Assistance.29FAQs on Absentee Voting.29County Clerk Contact Information.31Rev. 8-2016
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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 drive5
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.6
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 clerk inArkansas.7
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, pleaseask your county 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, visit:www.sos.arkansas.gov/military8
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.9
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.10
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)11
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.12
Voting101Casting YourBallotNow that you’re a registered voter, the next step is to getinformed about candidates and issues and get ready tocast your ballot! Check the Election Calendar insert inthis booklet for upcoming election dates. To make votingas easy and convenient as possible, Arkansas offers threevoting methods. 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 where you live. A voterregistration card issued by your county clerk will showyour precinct, or you can visit www.VoterView.org to findyour registration details and polling site. (See page 15 formore on voting at your polling site.) Vote EarlyEarly voting begins 15 days before a preferential primaryor general election and 7 days prior to all other elections.(See the insert for specific dates.)In many counties, early voting for all precincts isconducted at the county clerk's office. However, somecounties have other “off-site” early voting locationsaround the county. The county clerk will post early votinglocations, and local newspapers will often publish thedesignated sites.During a preferential primary or a general election, earlyvoting is available 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday,and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, ending at 5 p.m. on theMonday before the election. Off-site early voting hours mayvary by county; watch your local newspaper or contactyour county clerk for information.13
During all other elections (runoff, school election, etc.,),early voting is available during your county clerk’s regularoffice hours. If your name or address has changed, you may updateyour information at the early voting site by completing anew registration application. Vote by Absentee BallotAnother method of casting a ballot in Arkansas is byAbsentee Voting. You may vote absentee if:1. You will be unavoidably absent from your polling siteon Election Day, or2. You will be unable to attend your polling site dueto illness or physical disability.To vote absentee, contact your county clerk to request anAbsentee Ballot Application that can be mailed, faxed oremailed to you, or you may pick one up in person. Othersmay assist you in obtaining and returning your absenteeballot, but there are specific guidelines they should beaware of. (See page 27 for more information and deadlinesfor absentee voting.)14
Voting101Voting at the PollsWhether you vote early or on Election Day, theprocedure for casting your ballot is very similar.Make sure you’re ready and are familiar with thecandidates and issues on your ballot.What to Expect When Voting An election official will ask you to state your name,address and date of birth. The election official will ask you to provide photo I.D. If you registered by mail after January 1, 2003, are a first timevoter, and did not submit the required I.D. with your voterregistration application, you may be required to show I.D. tovote a regular ballot. Types of, which must show the nameand address of the voter, include a current and valid photoI.D. or a current utility bill, bank statement, governmentcheck, paycheck or other government document. If you are a first time voter and you don’t present thenecessary additional identification, the election official willinstruct you on voting a Provisional Ballot.(See page 17 for Provisional Ballot procedure.) In a primary election, you must state the party primary inwhich you wish to vote. If you don’t wish to cast a partyballot, you may choose to vote in the nonpartisan races only(which may include judicial and prosecuting attorney races,and other local issues such as tax increases). In a primary election, you’re allowed to vote only one party’sballot or the nonpartisan ballot. The election official recordswhich party’s ballot you choose. Next, you will sign the Precinct Voter Registration List, and
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