Early voting starts Oct. 19 in Baxter County; here’s who and what is on the Nov. 3 ballot

Early voting for the Nov. 3 general election begins Monday, Oct. 19, in Baxter County, with races for U.S. Senate, governor, a contested state House seat, a Mountain Home council seat and four statewide ballot issues. All early voting will be at First United Methodist Church, 605 W. Sixth St. in Mountain Home. Hours are…

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Where to vote in Baxter County and what is on the Nov. 3 ballot

Early voting for the Nov. 3 general election begins Monday, Oct. 19, in Baxter County, and voters have one place to cast an early ballot: First United Methodist Church at 605 W. 6th St. in Mountain Home. The deadline to register passed Monday, Oct. 5. Voters can check whether they are registered, confirm their address…

ByChris FultonOctober 8, 20260Comments

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Baxter County to recount Secretary of State runoff ballots today after Norris files petition

The Baxter County Board of Election Commissioners will hold an emergency meeting today to recount ballots from the Republican primary runoff for Arkansas secretary of state, a race decided by fewer than 1,000 votes statewide. The recount is scheduled for 1 p.m. at the Baxter County Election Commission Office, 215 E. Fifth St. A post-election…

ByChris FultonApril 3, 20260Comments

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Baxter County Sheriff’s runoff set for March 31; Election equipment testing Thursday

Baxter County voters will return to the polls March 31 to decide the Republican nomination for county sheriff in a runoff between Mark Hollingsworth and Brian Davis, the two candidates who advanced from the March 3 preferential primary after neither secured a majority of the vote. The Baxter County Election Commission has scheduled a public…

ByChris FultonMarch 18, 20260Comments

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New party rules, new races: What Baxter County voters need to know before early voting begins Tuesday

Baxter County voters heading to the polls for the March 3 Republican primary will encounter a significant change this year: Arkansas has partially closed its primary elections. County Clerk Canda Reese explained the new rules during an appearance on KTLO Wednesday morning, ahead of the station's candidate forums. Under the new party rules adopted by…

ByChris FultonFebruary 12, 20260Comments

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Baxter County to test voting machines ahead of March primary

The Baxter County Election Commission will conduct public testing of voting equipment next week in preparation for the March 3 preferential primary election. Commissioners will begin logic and accuracy setup and testing Monday and continue through Thursday. The public testing will take place at 10 a.m. Friday at the Election Commission office at 213 East…

ByChris FultonFebruary 2, 20260Comments

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Ballot position draw set for Dec. 2 at Baxter County Courthouse

The Baxter County Board of Election Commissioners will conduct a ballot position draw Tuesday, Dec. 2, at 9 a.m. in the second floor courtroom of the Baxter County Courthouse. The public meeting will determine ballot positions for the 2026 preferential primary, nonpartisan general judicial and annual school elections. Candidates are encouraged to attend and draw…

ByChris FultonNovember 19, 20250Comments

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Annual Baxter County School Elections set for May 13

The Baxter County Election Commission has announced that the 2025 Annual School Election will be held on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. The election will decide school board positions and millage rates for multiple school districts within the county. In addition to the election announcement, the Election Commission will conduct Logic & Accuracy Testing on Wednesday,…

ByChris FultonApril 16, 20250Comments

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Norfork Council race heads to recount with one-vote margin

A recount has been scheduled for Tuesday, November 12, in one of Norfork's razor-thin city council races, where a single vote currently separates the candidates. The Baxter County Election Commission will conduct a recount for the Norfork Ward 3, Position 1 race between Angie Parnell and Jason Fraser at 9 a.m. at the Commissioner's Headquarters,…

ByChris FultonNovember 8, 20240Comments

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Early voting in Baxter County ends Monday, turnout at 41%

Early voting for the November 5 general election in Baxter County will conclude Monday, November 4, giving residents their final opportunities to cast ballots ahead of Election Day. The Clerk's office reported a voter turnout of 41% on Thursday evening. Voters can continue to cast their early ballots at First United Methodist Church, located at…

ByChris FultonNovember 1, 20240Comments