Notice of Election
This notice is prepared by the Grant County Election Commission to inform the public that the 2026 General Election will be held on November 3, 2026. The notice also provides public information regarding this election as required by law:
Early Voting Dates & Times: M-F: Oct. 19th – Oct. 23rd 8:00am – 6:00pm
Sat: Oct. 24th 10:00am – 4:00pm
M-F: Oct. 26th – Oct. 30th 8:00am – 6:00pm
Sat: Oct. 31st 10:00am – 4:00pm
Mon: November 2nd 8:00am – 5:00pm
| Location of Poll: | Address | Ballots Assigned to Poll |
| Grant County Courthouse | 101 W. Center St., Sheridan, AR 72150 | Vote Center / All Ballots |
Election Day Voting: Election Date: November 3, 2026, Hours: 7:30am – 7:30pm
| Location of Poll: | Address | Ballots Assigned to Poll |
| Calvert Fire Department | 7630 Hwy 167 S., Sheridan, AR 72150 | Vote Center / All Ballots |
| Grapevine Church of God in Christ | 6965 Hwy 35 S., Grapevine, AR 72057 | Vote Center / All Ballots |
| *First Landmark Baptist* | 402 W. Center St., Sheridan, AR 72150 | Vote Center / All Ballots |
| Leola City Hall | 314 W. 6th Ave., Leola, AR 72084 | Vote Center / All Ballots |
| Meadowview Southern Baptist Church | 9914 Hwy 270 E., Sheridan, AR 72150 | Vote Center / All Ballots |
| *Poyen School Arena* | 14685 Hwy 270 W., Poyen, AR 72128 | Vote Center / All Ballots |
| Prattsville Community Center | 9108 Hwy 270 W., Prattsville, AR 72129 | Vote Center / All Ballots |
| Tull Community Center
Marlow Missionary Baptist Church |
8208 N. Main, Tull, AR 72015
149 Grant 58, Sheridan, AR 72150 |
Vote Center / All Ballots
Vote Center / All Ballots
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*Poyen School Arena poll previously located at Poyen Assembly, 14055 Hwy 270 W. Poyen, AR 72128*
*First Landmark Baptist poll previously located at Immanuel Baptist Church, 206 E. Holly St. Sheridan, AR 72150*
**In the event of a Runoff, then Runoff **Voting Dates & Times:
Election Date: Tuesday Dec 1st Hours: 7:30am – 7:30pm
Early Voting: T-F: Nov.24th – Nov. 27th 8:00am – 4:30pm
Mon: Nov 30th 8:00am – 4:30pm
| Location of Poll: | Address | Ballots Assigned to Poll |
| Grant County Courthouse | 101 W. Center St. Sheridan, AR 72150 | Vote Center/ All Ballots |
Absentee Voting: To request an absentee ballot, or to see if you are qualified to vote absentee, contact the Grant County Clerk’s office using the information below:
101 W. Center St., Sheridan, AR 72150 – (870) 942-4363 – Office Hours M-F 8am to 4:30pm
Ballot Canvassing and Counting:
All processes listed below will be conducted at the Grant County Election Office located at 101 W. Center St., Sheridan, AR 72150 The dates and times are provided below:
| Activity | Date | Time |
| Pre-Election Processing of Absentee Ballots | Oct. 26th | 10:00am to Completion |
| Pre-Election Processing of Absentee Ballots
(IF NEEDED) |
Oct. 27th | 10:00am to Completion |
| Canvassing and Counting of Absentee Ballots | Nov. 3rd | 8:30am to Completion |
| Compiling & Publishing Unofficial Election Results | Nov. 3rd | 7:30pm to Completion |
| Counting of Election Day Ballots | Nov. 3rd | 8:00pm to Completion |
| Initial Duplication of Ballots | Nov. 4th | 8:00am to Completion |
| Initial Review of Provisional Ballots | Nov. 4th | 10:00am to Completion |
| Certification of the Election if no UOCAVA | Nov. 6th | 8:00 am to Completion |
| Provisional Ballot Hearings | Nov. 9th | 11:00am to 12:00pm |
| Final Review and Counting of Provisional Ballots | Nov. 9th | 1:00pm to Completion |
| Recount (IF NEEDED) | Nov. 11th | 10:00am to Completion |
| Canvassing and Counting of UOCAVA Absentee Ballots (IF NEEDED) | Nov. 13th | 10:00am to 10:30am |
| Secondary Duplication of Ballots | Nov. 16th | 8:00am to completion |
| Certification of the Election if UOCAVA | Nov. 18th | 10:30am to Completion |
Election Officials:
Election Officials appointed to conduct early voting, election day voting, and all other required duties will be posted for public viewing in the Grant County Clerk’s office on October 12th* and remain posted for no less than 10 days. The County Clerk’s office is located at 101 W. Center St., Sheridan, AR 72150. An objection must be filed with the Grant County Clerk in writing prior to the following deadlines. An objection that an official is a spouse of a county election commissioner, a county party chair, or a spouse of a county party chair must be filed within 7 days of October 12th. An objection that an official is married to a candidate or related to a candidate within two degrees of blood relations must be filed within 10 days of October 12th.
Candidates for Office
U.S. Senator
- Senator Tom Cotton (R)
- Jeff Wadin (L)
- Hallie Shoffner (D)
U.S. Congress District 04
- James “Rus” Russell, III (D)
- Congressman Bruce Weseterman (R)
Governor
- State Senator Fred Love (D)
- Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R)
- Colt Shelby (L)
Lieutenant Governor
- Lieutenant Governor Leslie Rutledge (R)
- Michael Kalagias (L)
Attorney General
- Attorney General Tim Griffin (R)
Secretary of State
- Kelly Grappe (D)
- Senator Kim Hammer (R)
- Michael Pakko (L)
State Treasurer
- State Treasurer John Thurston (R)
Auditor of State
- Auditor of State Dennis Milligan (R)
Commissioner of State Lands
- Secretary of State Cole Jester (R)
- Christopher Olson (L)
State Senate District 01
- School Board Director Harrell Wilson (R)
- Mayor Tomeka Butler (D)
State Senate District 02
- Senator Matt Stone (R)
State Senate District 07
- State Senator Alan Clark (R)
State Representative District 92
- Dawn Creekmore (R)
Grant County & Circuit Clerk
- Jacob Palmer (R)
Sheridan Mayor
- Mayor Cain W. Nattin (NP)
Sheridan City Council Ward 1 Position 2
- Eric C. Harrison (NP)
- Madi Smith (NP)
Sheridan City Council Ward 2 Position 2
- Clint Graves (NP)
- Michelle Shevone Nelson (NP)
Leola Mayor
- John Stringfellow (NP)
- Gary Pemberton (NP)
Tull Mayor
- Jeffrey Nalley (NP)
Issues
Issue No. 1
A Constitutional Amendment to be Known as “The Citizens Only Voting Amendment” and Providing That Only a Citizen of the United States Meeting the Qualifications of an Elector Under the Arkansas Constitution May Vote in an Election in this State.
Issue No. 2
A Constitutional Amendment to Amend Arkansas Constitution, Article 2, § 5, to Protect the Right to Keep and Bear Arms.
Issue No. 3
A Constitutional Amendment Concerning Economic Development in the State of Arkansas; and Authorizing the General Assembly to Provide for the Creation of Economic Development Districts Within Cities, Counties, or Cooperative Areas to Promote Economic Development Within the Economic Development District
Issue No. 4
Arkansas Water, Waste Disposal, and Pollution Abatement Facilities Financing Act of 2025.
To view full ballot measures please visit
https://www.sos.arkansas.gov/elections/initiatives-and-referenda/
Viewing Your Ballot Prior to Voting:
Any voter may look up his or her sample ballot on the Secretary of State’s website at: https://www.voterview.ar-nova.org/voterview. Ballots will be available no later than 20 days prior to the election. Sample ballots will also be available at the polling site.