Early voting is underway now in Connecticut. This is the first year the state is offering early voting.

Several locations around western Connecticut were busy for day one.

There was a long line waiting at Norwalk City Hall when the polls opened at 10 a.m. Monday.

"We had people here at 7," said Brian Smith, with the Norwalk Registrar of Voters.

Pamela Proctor was the first one in line.

"The fact that I'm able to be here and fit it in my schedule and not have to wait until the fifth of November and just kind of move on with my day," said Proctor.

Instead of your neighborhood polling site, early voting happens at one or two central locations in each municipality, usually a town or city hall.

With a major presidential race, others states are already seeing record crowds. Georgia is setting early voting records with more than 726,000 votes cast in three days.

"I think it’s wonderful. I think it’s a great option for people who may struggle to get to the polls. I have two kids under 5. I really don't want to vote with them, and my husband has to vote that day in the city so I'm happy to do it," said Devin Daily from Norwalk.

"We're leaving for Florida, so we wanted to make sure we got our vote in. Very important this year," said Jo-Ann Waring from Norwalk.

In addition to electing a new president and vice president, voters in Connecticut will also be making their choices for several offices, including U.S. and state senator and U.S. and state representative.

Early voting runs through Nov. 3 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. including weekends. On Oct. 29 and 31, polling hours will be extended from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

"After you vote, instead of just putting your ballot into the tabulator machine you'll put it inside an envelope, and you'll seal it and sign it and place that in the secure receptacle. And none of those votes will be counted until Election Day," said Connecticut Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas.

Connecticut has same-day voter registration, for both early voting and Election Day voting.

You need to bring proof of identity and residency to register to vote. You must also be eligible to vote in Connecticut.