Polk County followed the trend statewide last week as voters turned out in record numbers during the first days of early voting for the November general election.

Early voting for the Nov. 5 General Election begins in Polk County on Monday and continues through Nov. 3, according to a news release from the Supervisor of Elections Office. It will be open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. daily at 10 locations around the county. Any eligible Polk County voter may cast a ballot at any early voting location.

The presidential election, local open primaries and congressional races are scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 5. Here's what Louisiana voters need to know about when, where you can vote early, find your sample ballot or get an absentee ballot.

Early in-person voting is underway in Louisiana where voters look to avoid long lines that typically appear on election day. (AP Video: Stephen Smith)

Early voting is under way in Louisiana. Physical locations across the state are open six days a week until Oct. 29. Photo identification is required to cast a ballot in the state. Today is also the de