(from the April 18, 2025 Ballotpedia News article “Arkansas voters to decide on three constitutional amendments in 2026 addressing the right to bear arms, a citizenship requirement for voting, and the creation of economic development districts”)

House Joint Resolution 1018 was sponsored by Rep. David Ray (R-69) and addresses citizenship requirements to vote. Currently, section 1 of Article 3 of the Arkansas Constitution says, “any person may vote in an election in this state” who is a citizen, is at least 18 years old, and is a resident of the state. The amendment would state that “Only a citizen of the United States meeting the qualifications of an elector” may vote in the state and that “A person who does not meet the qualifications of an elector under this section shall not be permitted to vote in any state or local election held in this state.”

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