Arkansas elections, 2022

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This page provides information on the 2022 elections in Arkansas, including the offices on the ballot covered by Ballotpedia, election dates, and frequently asked questions.

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Election dates

Statewide election dates in Arkansas are listed below. For more dates, please see the elections calendar.

Statewide election dates

May 24, 2022: Primary
June 21, 2022: Primary runoff
November 8, 2022: General election


Offices on the ballot

Below is a list of Arkansas elections covered by Ballotpedia in 2022. Click the links to learn more about each type:

Arkansas elections, 2022
Office Elections? More information
U.S. Senate Click here
U.S. House Click here
Congress special election
Governor Click here
Other state executive Click here
State Senate Click here
State House Click here
Special state legislative Click here
State Supreme Court Click here
Intermediate appellate courts Click here
School boards Click here
Municipal government Click here
Recalls
Ballot measures Click here
Local ballot measures Click here

Legend: election(s) / — no elections
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Noteworthy elections

Below is a list of races in this state that received in-depth coverage on Ballotpedia. Click the link below to learn about that race.

Statewide ballot measures

See also: Arkansas 2022 ballot measures
Type Title Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

LRCA

Issue 1 Allow the Legislature to call for a special legislative session

Defeated

335,567 (39%)

522,692 (61%)

LRCA

Issue 2 Require a 60% vote to approve ballot initiatives

Defeated

353,812 (41%)

511,580 (59%)

LRCA

Issue 3 Provide that "government shall not burden a person's freedom of religion even if the burden results from a rule of general applicability"

Defeated

433,473 (50%)

440,686 (50%)

CICA

Issue 4 Legalize marijuana in Arkansas

Defeated

392,938 (44%)

505,128 (56%)


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Voting information

See also: Voting in Arkansas

General election

Election information in Arkansas: Nov. 8, 2022, election.

What was the voter registration deadline?

  • In-person: Oct. 10, 2022
  • By mail: Postmarked by Oct. 10, 2022
  • Online: N/A

Was absentee/mail-in voting available to all voters?

No

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot request deadline?

  • In-person: Nov. 4, 2022
  • By mail: Received by Nov. 1, 2022
  • Online: N/A

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot return deadline?

  • In-person: Nov. 4, 2022
  • By mail: Received by Nov. 8, 2022

Was early voting available to all voters?

Yes

What were the early voting start and end dates?

Oct. 24, 2022 to Nov. 7, 2022

Were all voters required to present ID at the polls? If so, was a photo or non-photo ID required?

N/A

When were polls open on Election Day?

7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.


Primary election

Election information in Arkansas: May 24, 2022, election.

What was the voter registration deadline?

  • In-person: April 25, 2022
  • By mail: Postmarked by April 25, 2022
  • Online: N/A

Was absentee/mail-in voting available to all voters?

No

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot request deadline?

  • In-person: May 20, 2022
  • By mail: Received by May 17, 2022
  • Online: N/A

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot return deadline?

  • In-person: May 20, 2022
  • By mail: Received by May 24, 2022

Was early voting available to all voters?

Yes

What were the early voting start and end dates?

May 9, 2022 to May 23, 2022

Were all voters required to present ID at the polls? If so, was a photo or non-photo ID required?

Photo ID

When were polls open on Election Day?

7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

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Redistricting following the 2020 census

See also: Redistricting in Arkansas after the 2020 census

Congressional map comparison

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Arkansas Congressional Districts
until January 2, 2023

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Arkansas Congressional Districts
starting January 3, 2023

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State Senate map

Below is the state Senate map in effect before and after the 2020 redistricting cycle.

Arkansas State Senate Districts
until January 8, 2023

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Arkansas State Senate Districts
starting January 9, 2023

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State House map

Below is the state House map in effect before and after the 2020 redistricting cycle.

Arkansas State House Districts
until January 8, 2023

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Arkansas State House Districts
starting January 9, 2023

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Footnotes