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.

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.

CHARLESTON, West Virginia - Here's how you can use West Virginia’s Online Voter Registration system to register to vote online. West Virginia absentee voting has begun. Applicants will need to provide an excuse to receive a ballot.