How to vote · Ward 1

Vote early. It's the easy way.

You don't have to wait for Election Day. In Arkansas you can vote for two full weeks beforehand — no excuse needed, usually no line. Here's exactly when and where.

The easy way

Early voting

Monday, Oct 19 – Monday, Nov 2, 2026

Hours

Mon–Fri 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Saturday 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Last day (Mon Nov 2) until 5:00 p.m.

Where

Phillips County Courthouse
620 Cherry St, downtown Helena
(the County Clerk's office)

Bring

A photo ID.

Who

Any registered Ward 1 voter. No reason or excuse required to vote early.

Please confirm the exact early-voting location(s), any additional West Helena site, and the posted hours with the Phillips County Clerk before you go — see below.

Election Day

Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026 · 7:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m.

If you don't vote early, vote on Election Day at your assigned precinct. Bring a photo ID.

  • Ward 1 votes at its precinct (1001 or 1D).
  • Not sure where? The County Clerk can tell you your polling place.

Absentee (by mail)

Request by Oct 27 · return by Nov 3

For voters who can't get to the polls — illness or disability, military/overseas service.

  • Request a ballot from the County Clerk by Oct 27 (mail/email/fax) or in person by Oct 30.
  • Your voted ballot must reach the Clerk by 7:30 p.m. on Election Day, Nov 3.

Make sure

Confirm your details — then make a plan to vote.

For official times, locations, and registration questions, the Phillips County Clerk is the source of record:

Phillips County Clerk · (870) 338-5505

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