Arkansas § 7-8-301 - Date of election.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 7-8-301 — Date of election., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7-8-301. Date of election.
There shall be elected by general ticket in the manner and with the effect provided in this subchapter, on the Tuesday next after the first Monday in November preceding the expiration of the term of office of each President of the United States, as many electors of President of the United States and Vice President of the United States as this state may be entitled to elect. If the United States Congress should hereafter fix a different day for the election, then the election for electors shall be held on the day as shall be named by act of the United States Congress. The election shall be conducted and returns thereof made as provided in § 7-8-302.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 7-8-301
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 7-8-301 cover?
Section 7-8-301 ("Date of election.") is part of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Arkansas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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