The battle between Eugene Vindman (D) and Derrick Anderson (R), both Army veterans turned lawyers, is one of the country’s most closely watched House races.

Starting Friday, voters across Virginia can begin casting their ballots in this year’s critical elections for the White House, a U.S. Senate seat, and the state’s 11 congressional districts that will not only impact the future of the commonwealth but also help shape next year’s gubernatorial race.

While the general election is on Nov. 5, early in-person voting begins today at all general registrar’s offices and will continue until Nov. 2.

Thousands of Virginia voters hit the polls as they opened early Friday across the commonwealth, 45 days out from Election Day on November 5. More than 800 voters cast their ballots at the Arlington County Government Center polling site by noon Friday,

Thousands of Virginia voters already hit the polls in the first few hours of early voting. Get caught up on this morning’s news: Early voting begins, Shohei Ohtani launches 50/50 club and more in today’s edition of The Yodel newsletter

Numerous congressional races are being contested in Virginia, including two key contests in the 2nd and 7th districts.

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

News Now spoke to voters and candidates on both sides of the aisle who were pleasantly surprised by the day's turnout.

If it feels like Election Day is still almost two months away, think again: The first day of in-person early voting in Virginia is coming up Friday, Sept. 20.