Arkansas · November 3, 2026 general election
Statewide ballot measures: what your vote means
For each measure: the official ballot title, what a YES vote and a NO vote would do, and what would change, in plain language from official sources. SaveYourState does not take positions on ballot measures.
4 statewide measures are on the ballot. 1 has a “Heads up” note because a YES vote repeals, undoes, or removes something. Official sources checked October 26, 2026.
Issue No. 1 · Legislatively referred constitutional amendment (HJR 1018, 2025)
Only U.S. citizens may vote
A YES vote means:
The Arkansas Constitution would state that only U.S. citizens who meet its voter qualifications may vote, and that people who do not meet them may not vote in any state or local election.
A NO vote means:
The current qualifications section of the constitution, which already lists U.S. citizenship among voter qualifications, stays as it is.
Issue No. 2 · Legislatively referred constitutional amendment (SJR 11, 2025)
Right to keep and bear arms
A YES vote means:
The constitutional right to keep and bear arms would expressly cover lawful hunting, recreation, and any other lawful purpose, include ammunition, firearm accessories, and components, and be described as a natural, fundamental, and individual right that shall not be infringed.
A NO vote means:
The current constitutional right to keep and bear arms for common defense stays as written.
Issue No. 3 · Legislatively referred constitutional amendment (SJR 15, 2025)
Economic development districts
Heads up: voting YES on this measure exempts economic development district bonds from existing constitutional bond provisions (Article 16, § 1, Amendments 62 and 65) and repeals or modifies any conflicting constitutional provisions.
A YES vote means:
The General Assembly could create economic development programs, make loans and grants of public money for economic development, and create economic development districts that may issue bonds.
A NO vote means:
The constitution would not change.
Issue No. 4 · Bond question referred by the General Assembly (Act 578, 2025)
Water, waste disposal, and pollution abatement bonds
A YES vote means:
The Arkansas Natural Resources Commission could issue up to $500 million in state general obligation bonds for water, waste disposal, pollution control, drainage, irrigation, flood control, and wetlands projects.
A NO vote means:
The Commission would not be authorized to issue these bonds.
Four issues referred by the General Assembly. Arkansas does not publish an official yes/no explanation or fiscal statement for referred measures; explanations here are based on the published ballot titles and measure text.