Benton County, Arkansas
Voting in Benton County, Arkansas? Find registration links, ID rules, early and absentee voting options and your sample ballot here. Home to about 322,000 people, Benton County ranks 2nd in population among Arkansas's 75 counties. In Arkansas, the county clerk handles voter registration and the county election commission runs elections.
Next Election
March 7, 2028
Voter Portal
Register Online
What's On My Ballot?
ID Requirements
Absentee / Early Voting
Registration Deadline
Register at least 30 days before an election.
Why Voting Matters
In Benton County, the people who show up to vote decide who represents everyone. The next election for Benton County voters is Arkansas's preferential primary on March 7, 2028; local elections can come sooner, so check your local election office. Many Benton County jobs are in corporate offices and retail, so decisions about job growth and local businesses hit close to home.
About 129,000 people voted for president in Benton County in 2024 (up about 7% from 120,000 in 2020). That equals roughly 53% of the county's estimated 243,000 adults, above the statewide rate of about 49%.
That means roughly 115,000 adult residents did not cast a presidential ballot. Some are not eligible, but many are, and that is a lot of untapped power. If just one in 20 of them voted, Benton County would add about 5,730 voices, more than enough to decide a close local race.
Across about 848 square miles, Benton County averages around 379 people per square mile, mixing neighborhoods, towns and open land. About 10% of all Arkansas residents live here.
ZIP codes in or partly in Benton County include 72704, 72711, 72712, 72714, 72715, 72716, 72718 and 72719, plus 17 more. Take two minutes to confirm your registration, preview your ballot with the links on this page, and decide when and how you will vote. Bring a neighbor along.
Voter Assistance Resources
Who runs elections in Benton County? In Arkansas, the county clerk handles voter registration and the county election commission runs elections. For registration, polling places, early voting and absentee ballots, contact the Benton County clerk.
Statewide directory, Arkansas Secretary of State's county clerk directory:
https://www.sos.arkansas.gov/uploads/elections/ARCountyClerks.pdf
See your sample ballot. Arkansas Secretary of State voter information page (VoterView shows your ballot):
https://www.sos.arkansas.gov/elections/voter-information
You can also preview a personalized ballot at Vote411.org.
To ask a question or report a problem at the polls, call or text Election Protection at 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683), a free nonpartisan hotline. For help in Spanish call 888-VE-Y-VOTA (888-839-8682); for Asian languages call 888-API-VOTE (888-274-8683).
Voters with disabilities in Benton County can ask for an accessible voting machine, curbside voting where offered, and help from a person of their choice. If you run into barriers, contact Disability Rights Arkansas, Arkansas's Protection and Advocacy agency, at (800) 482-1174. VoteRiders (844-338-8743) offers free help with voter ID.
Need a ride? Many local transit agencies and ride services offer free or discounted rides to the polls on Election Day, so check what is available before the next election. See our Arkansas voter page for statewide options. Details can change, so confirm with the official election office.
Military and overseas voters can get help from the Federal Voting Assistance Program at 1-800-438-VOTE (8683) or fvap.gov.
Sign up to be an election worker
Election workers (often called poll workers) keep voting running smoothly in Benton County. Most are paid for their time, get free training, and help their neighbors cast their ballots. You can work a full day, a shorter shift, or help before Election Day. County and municipal election offices recruit and train their own workers, and the EAC's Help America Vote page links to yours. Find out how to sign up:
https://www.eac.gov/help-america-vote
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