Election Day is less than 50 days away, but early voting started Friday in three states. Virginia, Minnesota and South Dakota kick off early voting Sept. 20. In Virginia, voters can start lining up at the polls.

Virginia voters are beginning to cast their ballots in a contentious presidential election year, with several competitive congressional races on the ballot. Here’s what to know about the Nov. 5 election as early voting begins in the state.

Early voting is underway in Virginia – the first state in the nation to allow in-person early voting in the 2024 presidential election.