Local state senate races have major implications tomorrow Gene Marrano November 2, 2015 1 minute read Two state senate races in the Roanoke Valley are getting plenty of attention – as they could help determine a General Assembly majority. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has an election eve preview: Share: Post navigation Previous: Turnout could be key to 21st State Senate race — in a year with typically low voter numbersNext: Fire causes heavy damage at Rocky Mount mill Related Stories Beale’s Brewery set to reopen tomorrow under new owner Clark Palmer May 1, 2026 Radford political science chair weighs in on former FBI director’s indictment over social media post Web Staff May 1, 2026 Governor defends existing Google data center deals amid Roanoke-area protests Ian Price April 30, 2026