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.

From key dates and deadlines to a rundown of all the candidates, you can find everything you need to know before voting right here.

Central Illinois voters will go to the polls on Nov. 5 to help decide a number of local and statewide races. Two Peoria-area congressional seats are up for grabs, but only one of them is a contested election. U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Dunlap, is running unopposed in the election for Illinois' 16th Congressional District.