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Early in-person voting begins in the 2026 US midterm elections in Virginia

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

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Virginia leads the way for in-person voting, reflecting a nationwide trend towards casting ballots before Election Day.

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  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Fri, 18 Sep 2026 18:15:32 UTC.

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