The 2024 election season is here, and Arkansas residents who want to cast a ballot in the primary must first register to vote.
What is the deadline to register to vote?
Voters can register any time of year, but to be eligible to vote in a given election, an individual must be registered 30 days before election day.
For the March 5 preferential primary in Arkansas, the deadline to register was Monday, Feb. 5.
Here are the basics on getting registered:
Who is eligible to register to vote?
A person must meet three basic criteria to be eligible to vote in Arkansas:
— Be a U.S. citizen
— Be an Arkansas resident
— Be 18 or turn 18 on or before the next election
There are two criteria that can disqualify residents, according the the Arkansas Secretary of State’s office.