Early Voting Continues Across Arkansas Counties

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Early voting for the Preferential Primary election is underway across several counties in the Twin Lakes Area of Arkansas. On the second day of early voting, Baxter County recorded 437 votes, bringing its total to 923 early ballots cast, or about 2% of its 30,972 registered voters. Other area counties also reported significant turnout, with Marion County recording 289 voters, Fulton County 252 voters, and Boone County 278 voters.

Why it matters

The Preferential Primary election is an important step in the electoral process, allowing voters to select their party's nominees for various state and local offices. Strong early voter turnout suggests high engagement and interest in the upcoming election among residents of these Arkansas counties.

The details

Early voting for the Preferential Primary election is taking place across the Twin Lakes Area, with polls open from 8 AM to 6 PM on weekdays and 10 AM to 4 PM on Saturdays. The early voting period will continue until Monday, March 2nd at 5 PM. A complete list of early voting locations and area races can be found on the ktlo.com website.

• On the second day of early voting, February 19, 2026.
• Early voting will continue through March 2, 2026 at 5 PM.

What’s next

Voters in the Twin Lakes Area will have until March 2nd at 5 PM to cast their ballots during the early voting period for the Preferential Primary election.