Senate race expected to be close all the way to November Timothy Martin June 7, 2012 1 minute read Wednesday’s Quinnipiac University poll showed a virtual tie in the race for U.S. Senate between Democrat Tim Kaine and Republican George Allen. A local political analyst says the race will likely hit high gear after next week’s Republican primary. [audio:http://wfirnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Denton-Senate-Wrap-2-WEB.mp3|titles=Denton-Senate Wrap 2-WEB] Share: Post navigation Previous: Roanoke small business presented statewide honorsNext: “Let’s Do Lunch” for a good cause Related Stories 1 minute read AARP Virginia warns of rising airline scams during holiday travel Web Staff December 16, 2025 0 1 minute read Norfolk Southern awards $100K in grants to Roanoke nonprofits to support local communities Web Staff December 15, 2025 0 1 minute read RAM House capital campaign making progress; matching challenge grant underway Gene Marrano December 15, 2025 0