Turnout could be key to 21st State Senate race — in a year with typically low voter numbers Evan Jones November 2, 2015 1 minute read Voter turnout for this election cycle is typically much lower than in other years, and that could play an important role tomorrow in a local State Senate contest with potentially major statewide implications. WFIR’s Evan Jones has the story. Share: Post navigation Previous: Frank Beamer to retire at end of current seasonNext: Local state senate races have major implications tomorrow Related Stories 1 minute read Restaurant Week is back through January 25th all over downtown Roanoke Gene Marrano January 16, 2026 0 1 minute read New Civil War monument honors black soldiers Denise Membreno January 16, 2026 0 1 minute read New business association in Roanoke serves one of the city’s largest districts Denise Membreno January 15, 2026 0