2017 race for Va governor is likely to gain national attention Evan Jones November 28, 2016 1 minute read Next year’s race for Virginia governor may offer the Republican party its first real test in the Donald Trump presidential era that lies ahead. And it’s likely to gain national attention, as WFIR’s Evan Jones reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: Vinton looking up says MayorNext: Yoga classes for men begin tomorrow at the Brambleton Center Related Stories SupNoke launches as free Roanoke Valley event hub Ian Price March 19, 2026 0 New Roanoke coffee truck excited to be part of community that supports small business Clark Palmer March 19, 2026 0 FDA Approves new Kidney Stone Treatment out of Virginia Tech Emma Thomas March 19, 2026 0