MANASSAS, Va. (7New) — The battle for the U.S. Senate runs through Virginia. U.S. Senator Tim Kaine is running for a third term. On Friday, Kaine and Democratic U.S. House candidates Suhas Subramanyam and Eugene Vindman rallied supporters in Manassas asking them to vote early.

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.

Voting is now underway, and it's not just the presidential race on the ballot. Here are some the notable things about the choices this year.