After voting for favorite son Bill Clinton in 1992 and 1996, Arkansas has since awarded its Electoral College votes to the Republican presidential candidate in every general election.

Early in-person voting begins in Alaska, Arkansas, Connecticut, Idaho, North Dakota, South Carolina and Texas on Monday. Here what you need to know about the state-of-play in these states and how to cast your ballot in each ahead of Election Day.

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.

Arkansas voters won’t get to weigh in on a ballot initiative to expand medical marijuana after the state Supreme Court ruled the measure didn't fully explain what it would do, tossing out the initiative just two weeks before the election.

With no incumbents in seven contested races for the Arkansas House of Representatives this general election, residents will instead vote for a newcomer to act on their behalf in the state Capitol for the next two years.

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.

The debate over Issue 2 is heating up in Pope County as officials on both sides are trying to sway voters before Election Day.

It's been on-again, off-again for Arkansas ballot initiatives this year — so if you're confused, you're not alone.Why it matters: Election Day is 16 days out and early voting begins Monday. All the issues will be listed on ballots,

Voters in Arkansas will not be given the opportunity to decide whether to expand medical marijuana in the state, the state's Supreme Court ruled.

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

We heard from the groups behind the ads for Issue 2 to learn more about their stances on the issue and what you need to know before you head to the polls.