Early voting in Virginia begins soon for the Nov. 5 election. Here's all you need to know about early voting, voter registration, candidates on the ballot and important dates coming up.

Early voting in Virginia starts this Friday, but it's anyone's guess as to how many will vote in person before election day.

At the top of the ballot in Virginia this November is the U.S. Senate contest. That race features a very familiar name and face: Democratic incumbent Tim Kaine. He is being opposed by a relative political newcomer at the state-wide level, Republican Hung Cao.

Virginia Beach's Director of Elections and General Registrar, Christine Lewis, breaks down what voters need to know before they head out to the polls.

Cornel West will be on Virginia's presidential ballot in November. Why it matters: The state's Department of Elections had initially disqualified his candidacy because of faulty paperwork before reversing its decision earlier this month.

In handing off the presidential nomination to Kamala Harris, Joe Biden apparently sealed Virginia for Democrats, who've won the state in every national election since 2008.

The eight-point margin for Harris suggests Virginia would be a long-shot for Trump, whom voters view negatively and who is not significantly preferred on any issue.

While the election for governor is still a year away, both candidates said they're focusing on the economy, public safety, and helping small businesses. According to Ballotpedia, Merle Rutledge is also running for governor as a Republican.

Democrats are hopeful that a new poll in Virginia shows momentum is on their side in the presidential election.

New polling of the Old Dominion State presents a good-news-bad-news scenario for Donald Trump. The good news? His 2024 Democratic opponent is underperforming Joe Biden in 2020. Vice President