Registration deadline for Nov. 5 election Monday

Confirm your polling locations, times for early voting, general election

By Don Wilburn

news@theeveningtimes.com

As the 2024 General Election draws near, residents of Crittenden County are being reminded of crucial dates and deadlines to participate in the democratic process.

The deadline to register to vote is approaching fast, set for this Monday, Oct. 7, 2024. Residents are advised to register this week and not to wait.

The deadline for transferring voter registration from another county is Friday, Nov. 1. Early voting begins Monday, Oct. 21.

For questions or assistance call the Crittenden County Clerk's Office at: 870-7394434.

Early Voting Locations:

Early Voting Times:

• Marion Patriot Arena (Marion) • 7th Street Church of Christ (West Memphis)

• 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday

• 10 a.m. to 4: p.m., Saturdays

• 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday, Nov. 4

• On Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5, polls will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Please note location changes for this election cycle.

Election Day Voting Locations in Marion & West Memphis:

• Civic Center (moved to Lehr Arena)

• Marion Church of God (moved to Marion Patriot Arena)

• Academies of West Memphis (West Memphis)

• Calvary Baptist Church (West Memphis)

• First Baptist Church (West Memphis)

• 7th St. Church of Christ (West Memphis)

• Roberta Jackson Community Center (West Memphis)

• L.R. Jackson Girls Club (West Memphis)

• Patriot Arena (Marion)

• Tabernacle of God Baptist Church (Marion)

Other Locations in Crittenden County:

• St. Luke Baptist Church (Earle)

• Turrell Fire Department

• Crawfordsville Fire Department • Jericho City Hall

• Horseshoe Lake City Hall

• Anthonyville City Hall

• Gilmore City Hall

• Edmondson City Hall

Know Your Voyinh Status:

Submitting your voter application at a state agency, in a voter registration drive, or through the U.S. Postal Service does not guarantee your registration. You should follow up on the status of your registration just as you would on any other personal business matter. Before considering yourself a registered voter, you must receive an acknowledgment of your registration from the county clerk. Feel free to call your county clerk and inquire about the status of your application. You may also check your voter registration status online by visiting www.voterview.org.

Voter registration applications may be found at sos.arkansas.gov. If you are registering to vote by mail you must provide either your driver’s license number or the last four digits of your Social Security number on your Arkansas Voter Registration Application or check the box on the application to indicate that you do not possess either a driver’s license or Social Security number.

Election Commission to Meet:

The Crittenden County Election Commission will meet this afternoon at 4 p.m., in the in the election commission office inside the Crittenden County Office Annex next door to the county courthouse in Marion. The public is invited to attend.

Photo by Ralph Hardin