Candidate filing officially wrapped up this week, marking the start of the 2026 election season in Arkansas. Over the past week and a half, candidates from across the state entered races for state and federal offices. It’s an exciting milestone when election talk becomes reality and a good reminder that voters have important deadlines ahead.

According to the Arkansas Secretary of State’s 2026 election calendar, the Preferential Primary and Nonpartisan General Election will be held on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, and the General Election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. To vote in the primary, Arkansans must be registered by Monday, February 2, 2026. The registration deadline for the general election is Monday, October 5, 2026. Missing a filing or registration deadline means sitting out an electio

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