The SBEC, in conjunction with the Office of the Secretary of State and the Arkansas Ethics Commission, publishes a comprehensive "plain English" handbook for candidates running for public office. The handbook, titled "Running for Public Office", outlines, in a readable and understandable format, the legal obligations of a candidate. The handbook explains the necessary qualifications for holding public office, identifies filing procedures for candidates, and outlines candidate reporting requirements in Arkansas law.

Plain English Handbook- PDF

To be mailed a hard copy of the handbook, contact our office.

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For more information please contact the State Board of Election Commissioners at:

501 Woodlane, Suite 401 N
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 682-1834
(800) 411-6996
FAX (501) 682-1782
or e-mail: kayla.davis@sos.arkansas.gov