The 2026 election cycle marks the first time a new Republican Party of Arkansas rule prohibiting registered Democrats from voting in GOP primary races will be enforced.
The new year has barely begun, but the 2026 campaign season is well underway. This month’s special primaries for a pair of legislative seats kicked off the year’s elections, and more key dates for voters are on the way.
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BENTONVILLE -- A Rogers woman was sentenced this week to five years in prison for illegally voting in the 2024 election. Cecilia Castellanos, 59, pleaded guilty Tuesday to perjury and violation of voter eligibility. The plea was under an agreement Adam Rose, Castellanos' attorney, reached with Justin Harper, deputy prosecutor.
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Arkansas poll watchers have new rules ahead of March primaries
There will be new rules for Arkansas poll watchers at the March 2026 primaries.
Primary season for the 2026 Senate and House elections kicks off on March 3 and concludes 196 days later in Delaware.
The 2026 election cycle marks the first time a new Republican Party of Arkansas rule prohibiting registered Democrats from voting in GOP primary races will be enforced
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