take debate stage once again, and once again, donald trump is trying to steal the spotlight. sara sidner is off today. i m kate bald win with john ber m berman and this is cnn news central. it is election day in america, and the polls are open, and we are watching several key races that could not only impact lives today, but can also send some loud messages for the next year s presidential election. abortion rights are on the ballot today in ohio where the voters will decide whether to enshrine the issue in the state s constitution. it has been an issue since the overturning of roe v. wade and others are hoping it helps in west virginia where the chambers are up for grabs, but the republican governor in virginia is trying a new approach to abortion approach is a model for republicans in virginia and far beyond. jessica dean is in virginia. jessica, the election in virginia is not just about at the lives in the commonwealth, but what are you hearing about today and the c