Early Voting for Arkansas Primary Enters Second Week

by David Cox

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Those looking to get ahead of long lines on Super Tuesday can take advantage by going to the polls early.

Early voting has entered its second week in Washington County.

Voters are required to have valid photo identification before they can cast a ballot.

Casting a ballot early can also help residents avoid long lines on Super Tuesday.

“Voting early will release congestion on election day,” said Becky Lewallen, Washington County Clerk. “You can get in and out in five minutes compared to a line on election day,” she said.

Early voting ends Saturday, February 29^th.

Residents can vote at the following places:

• Washington County Courthouse, February 24^th-28^th 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., February 29^th 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Arvest Ballpark, February 24^th-27^th 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., February 28^th 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Boys and Girls Club Fayetteville, February 24^th-28^th 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Elkins Community Center, February 24^th-28^th 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Medical Arts Pharmacy, February 24^th-28^th 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Prairie Grove Fire Station, February 24^th-28^th 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Rodeo Community Center in Springdale, February 24^th-28^th 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Goshen United Methodist Church, February 28^th 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Elmdale Baptist Church, February 28^th 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Lincoln Community Center February 28^th-29^th 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.