Sec. Daniels Reminds Arkansans to Vote Today
Tuesday, Nov 4, 2008
Over 400,000 early and absentee ballots have already been cast statewide
LITTLE ROCK, AR—Secretary of State Charlie Daniels today reminded Arkansans who have not already voted early or absentee that today is the last day to cast a ballot in the General Election and Nonpartisan Judicial Runoff.
A record number of Arkansans turned out to vote early this year with over 375,000 ballots cast early and over 30,000 absentee ballots returned. The combined total of over 400,000 breaks the previous statewide early and absentee record total from 2004 of 345,079.
“The excitement at the polls is palpable, and the proof of the energized electorate is in the record-breaking number of voters who waited in line to be able to exercise their franchise early,” Daniels said. “Today is the last day that Arkansans can be heard at the polls, and I hope today’s turnout exceeds all expectations.”
Daniels advises voters review the five ballot issues before heading to the polls to expedite the voting process. Polls are open statewide from 7:30 am to 7:30 pm. Anyone in line by 7:30 pm will be allowed to cast a ballot.
Arkansans can find their voter registration status, Election Day polling location, review the statewide ballot issues and find more information on the state’s voting process by visiting
www.VoteNaturally.org or by contacting the Arkansas Secretary of State Elections Division at (800) 482-1127.
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Contact: Natasha Naragon
Phone: (501) 683-1441
Email: natasha.naragon@sos.arkansas.gov
Arkansas Secretary of State Charlie Daniels
256 State Capitol Building
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201
Phone: (501) 682-1010
Website:
www.sos.ar.gov
Email: arsos@sos.ar.gov
