Blake Pennington

On the first day of early voting in Arkansas, Blake Pennington, candidate for Fayetteville City Attorney, announced endorsements from more than 200 elected officials, community leaders, public safety professionals and attorneys throughout Fayetteville, a broad coalition representing every part of the city.

Every day, the City Attorney is asked to make recommendations on complex legal issues that don't always have simple answers. The job isn't just knowing what the law says. It's knowing how to apply it fairly, ethically, and in the best interests of Fayetteville. It’s not just knowing how to pick a fight, it’s evaluating if this is the right fight. Good legal judgment helps the City Attorney: Identify legal risks before they become costly lawsuits. Help the Mayor, City Council and department...

The information in this FAQ is specific to Fayetteville voting in Washington County, Arkansas. While much of this information is true statewide, there are some nuances, and voters should check the Arkansas Secretary of State’s Office website or their own County Clerk’s Office to confirm details. Voting in Arkansas is essentially a two-step process: Register to vote Vote: Early In Person Election Day In Person Absentee Ballot Who can register to vote? According the Washington County Clerk’s...