AR SB643

In-person absentee ballot applications must be submitted by Friday before election day (instead of unspecified "day" before election day)

Mail-in absentee ballot applications must be received by county clerk not later than 7 days before the election

Designated bearers and administrators may deliver absentee applications by Friday before election day, while authorized agents may deliver applications up until 1:30 p.m. on election day

Absentee ballots may be delivered to county clerk's physical office by 7:30 p.m. on election day through designated bearers, administrators, or authorized agents

Electronic submission of absentee ballot applications is permitted up to 7 days before the election upon verification of facsimile signature, with verified signatures presumed authentic unless proven otherwise