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Videos and Voter Guide Help Arkansans Decipher 2022 Ballot Issues
Early voting in Arkansas starts in 10 days (Oct. 24) and many people are still learning about the four constitutional amendments on the Nov. 8 General Election ballot.

We have distributed nearly 40,000 copies of the 2022 Arkansas Ballot Issues Education Voter Guide across the state via the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service.

County extension agents are promoting guides in newsletters and on the radio, and setting up displays at their local libraries. Many also are talking to community groups, and delivering presentations at colleges, civic lunches, and at public meetings.

Call or stop by your county extension office for a voter guide or use your favorite digital device to read it online at uaex.uada.edu/ballot.
How to Share What's On the Ballot
Are you wanting to spread the word about the four constitutional amendments on the ballot?

Our materials can be easily shared online and in person.

  • Share the Voter Guide with friends and family through your social media platforms. We have shared the guide on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.


  • Need just one page? We have a handout you can share.
What are the 2022 Ballot Issues?
Issue 1 - Giving State Legislators the Authority to Call Special Sessions
This amendment would give state legislators the same authority as the governor to call themselves into special session and to set the agenda.
Issue 2 - Requiring 60% Voter Approval for Constitutional Amendments and Citizen-Initiated State Laws
This amendment would require 60% voter approval for future constitutional amendments and citizen-initiated state laws on the ballot.


Issue 3 - Arkansas Religious Freedom Amendment
This amendment would add language to the Arkansas Constitution prohibiting state and local governments from burdening the practice of religion unless the government shows there’s a compelling reason to do so and acts in the least restrictive way.
Issue 4 - Arkansas Adult Use Cannabis Amendment
This amendment would allow adults 21 and older to legally possess 1 ounce of marijuana for non-medical purposes. It would set up a licensing system for a limited number of businesses to grow and sell marijuana for recreational purposes, among other things.

Fact Sheets Available for Voters in Hempstead and Hot Spring Counties
Hempstead County voters will be deciding a sales tax election on their Nov. 8 ballot.
Hot Spring County voters will decide on Nov. 8 whether to legalize alcohol sales.
2022 Arkansas Election Dates
Oct. 24 - Early voting starts for General Election, court elections, school elections

Nov. 8 - General Election, court elections, school elections

Dec. 6 - Runoff election, if needed, for General Election and school elections
Public Policy Center | uaex.uada.edu/ballot
The Public Policy Center was established in 2004 to provide Arkansans with timely, credible, unaligned and research-based information and education about public issues. Public issues are defined as pressing and emerging issues that involve multiple points of view and have widespread consequences.

Our goals are to:
  • Increase citizen knowledge, awareness and understanding of public issues;
  • Enhance public participation in decisions regarding public issues, and
  • Help citizens craft, evaluate and implement alternative solutions to public issues.

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