The new year has barely begun, but the 2026 campaign season is well underway. Here’s what you need to know about voter registration in Arkansas.

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The 2026 election cycle marks the first time a new Republican Party of Arkansas rule prohibiting registered Democrats from voting in GOP primary races will be enforced.

As we get closer to the March 3rd primary in Arkansas and the general election in November, here are the key dates for you to remember.

Primary season for the 2026 Senate and House elections kicks off on March 3 and concludes 196 days later in Delaware.

BENTONVILLE -- A Rogers woman was sentenced this week to five years in prison for illegally voting in the 2024 election. Cecilia Castellanos, 59, pleaded guilty Tuesday to perjury and violation of voter eligibility. The plea was under an agreement Adam Rose, Castellanos' attorney, reached with Justin Harper, deputy prosecutor.

There will be new rules for Arkansas poll watchers at the March 2026 primaries.

The 2026 election cycle marks the first time a new Republican Party of Arkansas rule prohibiting registered Democrats from voting in GOP primary races will be enforced