It’s election season! In fact, early voting for primaries has begun. That means it’s time for you to do some homework and make decisions about which issues are most important to you. Sometimes your values on different issues may clash, which is why it’s important to rank one of them as most important to you.

Medicaid is a hot topic. We’ve seen a lot of change, and depending on the officials we elect, we may see even more. That’s why it’s important to be informed about election deadlines, requirements, and the candidates.

Your first question might be:

Who’s running?

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Next you’re probably asking:

What are the deadlines?

Elections for the office of Arkansas House of Representatives will take place soon!

candidate filing deadline – March 1, 2018.

primary election – May 22, 2018.

primary runoff election – June 19, 2018.

general election – November 6, 2018.

All 100 House seats are up for election in 2018. Arkansas state representatives serve two-year terms, with all seats up for election every two years.

Elections for the office of Arkansas State Senate are also happening soon.

candidate filing deadline – March 1, 2018,

primary election – May 22, 2018.

primary runoff election – June 19, 2018.

general election – November 6, 2018.

A total of 18 seats out of the chamber’s 35 seats are up for election in 2018.Arkansas state senators serve one two-year term and two four-year terms each decade.

Arkansas will also hold elections for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, Auditor, and Treasurer on November 6, 2018. The candidate filing deadline was March 1, 2018.

The 2018 U.S. House of Representatives will hold elections

candidate filing deadline – March 1, 2018,

primary election – May 22, 2018.

general election – November 6, 2018.

Arkansans elect representatives to the U.S. House, one from each of the state’s four congressional districts.

How can I be informed about the candidates?

As candidates are campaigning, make sure you take every opportunity to inform yourself. Know what questions to ask!

Have I met the requirements to vote?

Voter Registration

To register to vote in Arkansas you should provide one of the following:

The Last Four Digits of your Social Security Number

Your Arkansas Driver’s License Number

If you do not have any of these IDs, you can provide a copy of one of the following with your registration application:

Current and Valid Photo ID

Government Issued Document that shows your current name and address

Utility Bill

Government Check

Bank Statement

Paycheck that Shows your current name and address

You can alternatively provide one of these documents when you vote to complete your registration.

Voting In-Person

In Arkansas, you need to show a valid ID to vote. You can use any ID from this list:

Paycheck that shows your Current Name and Address

Current and Valid Photo ID

Utility Bill

Bank Statement

Government Check

Government Issued Document that shows your Current Name and Address

Veteran Health ID Issued by US Department of Veterans Affairs

Where should I vote?

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