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ElectionSaline County voters rejected a proposal to cut the library millage rateIf you went to bed before the results came in, here's the headline: Saline County voters rejected a proposal Tuesday to cut the county's public library millage rate, according to final unofficial results. Polls were open at 19 vote centers across the county.Today’s editionRead

Elections from local newsrooms

From Hot Springs Village Voice, The Saline Courier and 5 more newsrooms, gathered by 6AM News, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.

  1. Hot Springs Village Voice2 hours ago

    Saline voters narrowly maintain library millage

    Saline County voters narrowly defeated Issue No. 5, which would have reduced the existing county library millage. Proponents said that with the county's growth since the exisiting …

  2. Hot Springs Village Voice12 hours ago

    Village's Karen Crowson wins re-election as Saline JP

    Saline County District 13 Justice of the Peace Karen Crowson won re-election in the 2026 general election on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Crowson will enter a second term on Jan. 1, 2027. With all precincts …

  3. Hot Springs Village Voice14 hours ago

    Sen. Cotton, U.S. representatives Hill, Westerman win re-election

    U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton and both congressmen who represent part of Hot Springs Village won re-election, in unofficial general election returns at 11:35 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3. In the 2nd …

  4. The Saline Courier15 hours ago

    Voters reject library millage cut

    Saline County voters rejected a proposal Tuesday to cut the county’s public library millage rate, according to final unofficial results.

  5. MySaline17 hours ago

    2026 General Election Statewide Results in Arkansas

    1ST UPDATE - EARLY RESULTS - MORE UPDATES COMING These are STATEWIDE voting results below, according to the Secretary of State's office. See Saline County results at www.mysaline.com/2026-elections-general-results/ To share this page, copy the link: www.mysaline.com/2026-elections-general-results/. Return to the main page for 2026 Election info at www.mysaline.com/2026-elections.

  6. The Saline Courier18 hours ago

    Saline County election results (unofficial)

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  7. The Saline CourierYesterday

    Saline County led state in early voting turnout

    Saline County finished early voting with the highest turnout rate in Arkansas, according to a Saline Courier analysis of data from the Arkansas Secretary of State’s office.A total of 34,449

  8. KUAF Public RadioYesterday

    Washington County early voting ends with long lines, first-time voters

    Early voter turnout in Benton and Washington counties outpaced the last midterms. On the final day, a newly naturalized couple waited outside the Washington County Courthouse to vote.

  9. The Saline CourierYesterday

    Saline County voters head to the polls for general election

    Saline County voters are casting ballots today in the 2026 general election, with polls open from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. at 19 vote centers across the county.

  10. Hot Springs Village VoiceYesterday

    Final day of general election arrives

    Voters will decide the fate of statewide ballot issues, county issues and candidates at today’s general election. Voter information and personalized sample ballots may be found at …

  11. khbsYesterday

    Benton County, Arkansas election results 2026 | JP, mayoral, city council & other local races

    Results for countywide and city races in Benton County, Arkansas

  12. KNWA FOX24Nov. 2

    Where can you recycle campaign signs in Northwest Arkansas?

    A waste management service for Washington and Madison counties is reminding residents they can recycle campaign yard signs at its facilities.

  13. KATVNov. 2

    Issue 3 may be the most consequential measure on Arkansas ballot

    Midterm candidates have the spotlight, but Arkansas voters have another major decision to make on their ballot: Issue 3. The proposed constitutional amendment w

  14. khbsOct. 31

    Benton County voters share why they’re casting ballots ahead of Election Day

    From the cost of living to voting rights, Benton County voters share what matters to them at the polls.

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    If you'd like to back Bryant High School's art students, you can vote once a day online from Nov. 2 to 6 in the Crosley Custom Cruiser Contest. Students from more than 200 high schools took part, and top prizes include grant funding for high school art departments.

    News Notes · Tuesday’s editionSource: MySaline