First in-person votes cast in US presidential election

At a polling site in Minneapolis, Jason Miller arrived well before the polls opened at 8am and was first in line

Minneapolis voter Jason Miller casts his ballot at the City of Minneapolis early voting centre (Adam Bettcher/AP)

In-person voting for this year’s presidential election has begun – a milestone that kicks off a six-week sprint to Election Day after a summer of political turmoil.

Voters lined up to cast their ballots in Minnesota, South Dakota and Virginia, the states with the first early in-person voting opportunities.