Early voting in Arkansas started Monday, and residents took their concerns about the economy, reproductive rights and immigration with them as they cast their ballots in national, state and local elections.

FAYETTEVILLE -- Voter turnout was heavy and steady Monday as more than 18,000 people across Benton and Washington counties cast their ballots on the first day of early voting for the Nov. 5 general election.

Since 2016, early voting has gotten more and more popular amongst Arkansas voters, and this year is no exception.

As early voting starts in Arkansas, many people are already heading to the polls. Here's where you can find a location to cast your ballot in central Arkansas. Early voting sites: Wednesday, Oct. 23,

For most Arkansans, early voting can be done at their local county clerk’s office from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday & 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. If a voter’s address or name has changed, it can be updated during the early voting process.

Early voting started today in Arkansas and people are already hitting the polls in Northwest Arkansas. “It's always nice to vote and have that feeling of accomplishment that you've done your duty as a citizen," early voter Jason Lunsford said.