Early voting has begun in Virginia ahead of the U.S. congressional midterms scheduled for Nov. 3.
Minnesota and South Dakota are also included in the election schedule, with voters in those states now able to access their ballots.
Democrats lead in House race
According to RealClearPolitics' latest polling average, Democrats lead Republicans by 8.7 points in the generic congressional ballot for the House of Representatives.
Democrats were measured at 50.3 percent, compared with 41.6 percent for Republicans. Some Senate race polls also showed results indicating that Democrats could gain seats.
Economy and cost of living top voters' concerns
In a Marquette Law School poll conducted from Sept. 2 to 9, 37 percent of respondents identified inflation and the cost of living, 16 percent the economy, and 10 percent the war with Iran as the most important issue ahead of the elections.
Rising fuel prices have emerged as a leading economic concern for voters, while the war with Iran continues to influence the election agenda.