"Early Voting Begins in Virginia and North Carolina for Upcoming Elections"

Early voting begins in Virginia for a high-stakes election that could have implications for the 2024 race. Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin's political ambitions would be boosted if the GOP maintains its state House majority and flips the narrow Democratic edge in the state Senate, giving Republicans full control of state government. The election could also determine the future of abortion access in Virginia, the only Southern state that hasn't imposed new restrictions since the Supreme Court reversed Roe v. Wade. Democrats have used the abortion issue to motivate voters, and both parties have made significant early-voting pushes in the state.