The general election is officially underway after early voting began in Arizona on Wednesday, with first-day numbers down slightly from 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic drove historic turnout. The big picture: All eyes are on Arizona,

The start of in-person voting in the closely contested state also is drawing the presidential tickets, with both campaigns scheduling visits there this week.

Arizona began early voting Wednesday, marking yet another major swing state where voting is underway in the 2024 election. With Arizona now in the mix, 41 states and Washington, D.C., have launched some form of early voting.

Early in-person voting began Wednesday in Arizona, making it the first of this year's presidential battleground states where all residents can cast a ballot at a traditional polling place ahead of Election Day.

It's officially election season in Arizona. Before you head to the polls, make sure you know where to vote and who's on the ballot. We've broken down key state races and contenders and ballot questions for you below.