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.

Early voting began in Minnesota, South Dakota and Virginia on Friday, letting voters in those states cast ballots while Election Day remains a month and a half away, on Nov. 5.

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.