Jonesboro, AR – Jonesboro Right Now – The early voting period for the 2026 general election has officially concluded in Craighead County, and total turnout has maintained a solid lead over the last midterm cycle.
According to elections coordinator Angela Horner, on Monday, Nov. 2—the thirteenth and final day of early voting—1,736 voters cast ballots in Jonesboro and 351 in Lake City, making the day’s total 2,087.
Across the complete early voting period, a grand total of 17,721 ballots were cast across the county, with 15,455 coming from Jonesboro and 2,266 from Lake City.
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The county currently has 59,515 registered voters for the 2026 cycle, an increase from the 57,954 registered voters during the 2022 midterms.
Data provided by Horner indicates the final early voting turnout ended 10.5% ahead of the 2022 midterm election:
| Day | 2022 Votes | 2026 Votes | Difference (Votes / %) |
| First | 1,246 | 1,707 | +461 (+37.0%) |
| Second | 1,089 | 1,469 | +380 (+34.9%) |
| Third | 1,160 | 1,314 | +154 (+13.3%) |
| Fourth | 1,160 | 1,296 | +136 (+11.7%) |
| Fifth | 1,268 | 1,373 | +105 (+8.3%) |
| Sixth | 464 | 625 | +161 (+34.7%) |
| Seventh | 1,197 | 1,257 | +60 (+5.0%) |
| Eighth | 1,303 | 1,266 | -37 (-2.8%) |
| Ninth | 1,305 | 1,365 | +60 (+4.6%) |
| Tenth | 1,351 | 1,352 | +1 (+0.1%) |
| Eleventh | 1,767 | 1,685 | -82 (-4.6%) |
| Twelfth | 823 | 925 | +102 (+12.4%) |
| Thirteenth | 1,910 | 2.087 | +177 (+9.3%) |
| Total | 16,043 | 17,721 | +1,678 (+10.5%) |
While the complete 2026 early turnout significantly outpaced the last midterm election, it trailed the most recent presidential election cycle, as is typical for midterm years. Over the complete early voting window in 2024, 26,583 early votes were cast in Craighead County, meaning the 17,721 total represents a 33.3% decrease—or 8,862 fewer votes—compared to the presidential turnout.
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With the early voting period officially concluded, all eyes now turn to Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 3.
If you have not yet cast your ballot, polls will be open across Craighead County from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
Unlike early voting, which was limited to the two annexes, numerous polling locations or vote centers will be open throughout the county:
- 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
Arkansas law requires voters to present valid photo identification when casting a ballot. To review the accepted forms of government-issued ID and read the state’s official voter education materials, you can visit the Arkansas Secretary of State Elections Division.
If you need direct assistance with absentee ballots or registration issues, you can contact the Craighead County Clerk’s office directly at 870-933-4520.
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