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Voters at the Prince William County Office of Elections in Manassas, Va., stand in line on Friday to cast their ballots on the first day of early voting in the state.
Voters at the Prince William County Office of Elections in Manassas, Va., stand in line on Friday to cast their ballots on the first day of early voting in the state. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)
By Bill Clark
Posted September 23, 2024 at 4:36pm
Voters at the Orange County Registrar’s Office in Orange, Va., are seen on the first day of early voting on Friday. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

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