Jonesboro, AR – Jonesboro Right Now – The wait is over. Election Day for the 2026 general election in Craighead County is today, Tuesday, Nov. 3.

During the early voting period, over 17,000 residents cast their ballots. The county currently has 59,515 registered voters for the 2026 cycle.

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If you have not yet cast your ballot, review this quick checklist to ensure everything goes smoothly at the polling center today:

• Voter Registration: Use the Arkansas Voter View Portal to confirm your registration status is active and your address is up to date before heading out.
• Photo Identification: Arkansas law requires a valid photo ID (e.g., driver’s license, state ID, passport, or military ID) to cast a ballot.
• Study Your Sample Ballot: Review the measures and candidate races ahead of time so you can mark your ballot efficiently.
• Where and When to Vote Today: Polls are officially open today from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. (Remember: if you are in line by 7:30 p.m., stay in line—you have the legally protected right to vote). You can cast your ballot at any of the following locations:
  • Parker Park Community Center: 1506 N. Church St., Jonesboro
  • Earl Bell Community Center: 1212 S. Church St., Jonesboro
  • Valley View Church of Christ:  4500 Southwest Drive, Jonesboro
  • Allen Park Community Center: 3609 Race St., Jonesboro
  • Walnut Street Baptist Church: 1910 Scenic Road, Jonesboro
  • First National Bank Arena: 217 Olympic Drive, Jonesboro
  • Forest Home Church of the Nazarene: 2403 Ritter Drive, Jonesboro
  • Bono Church of Christ: 101 Craftsbury, Bono
  • Lake City Courthouse/Eastern Annex: 113 Cobean Blvd., Lake City
  • Wood’s Chapel Baptist Church: 175 Highway 230 E., Brookland
  • Bay United Methodist Church: 300 Central Ave., Bay
  • Cash City Hall: 4391 Highway 18, Cash
  • Caraway City Hall: 102 E. State St., Caraway
  • Monette Legion Hut: 209 E. Drew St., Monette

You can read more about the issues and candidates on the ballot, as well as what to do if you have an issue, by viewing JRN’s guide to the 2026 Craighead County ballot.

JRN will be at the Craighead County Election Annex tonight covering the election results LIVE. Make sure to follow JonesboroRightNow.com, our Facebook and Instagram, and have push notifications enabled on our FREE app the second the numbers drop.

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