ANALYSIS: Governor’s race will be attack-oriented, negative race Ian Price June 9, 2021 1 minute read Bob Denton – Virginia Tech photo Former Governor Terry McAuliffe is now the official Democratic nominee as he seeks a 2nd term in the Executive Mansion. WFIR’s Ian Price spoke with our political analyst about how this shapes the fall election: Share: Post navigation Previous: Realtors see just one possible impediment to continued climb in home pricesNext: VT sees fall vaccine mandate as best way to resume normal campus life Related Stories Virginia Tech President Tim Sands set to step down Clark Palmer April 9, 2026 Update on Melrose Plaza from Goodwill Industries of the Valleys Gene Marrano April 8, 2026 Film focusing on the Black and Jewish alliance is a conversation starter Denise Membreno April 8, 2026