What is the process of voting?

In Arkansas, the process of voting is very straightforward and easy. All registered voters have the right to cast a ballot in any election. To do so, a registered voter must visit their county polling location on Election Day and bring a valid form of identification if requested by a poll worker. The voter can then fill out a paper ballot or use a voting machine. All votes are recorded and stored in a secure manner. After the voter marks their choices on the ballot, they must deposit the ballot into a secure ballot box or scan the ballot into the voting machine. If a valid form of identification is not brought to the polling place, the voter can still cast a provisional ballot, which is counted after their eligibility has been verified and any necessary documentation provided. After voting is complete, the county board of election commissioners tallies the votes and certifies the results. Those results are then reported to the Secretary of State, who certifies the results of the election and publishes the official results within 30 days.

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