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 Presbyterian Community Center cuts ribbon on new home in SE Roanoke Gene Marrano May 29, 2026 June is Gun Violence Awareness Month – the local group “Fed Up” will hold an event next Friday Gene Marrano May 29, 2026 Governor Spanberger announces dismissal of Rector of Virginia Tech Board of Visitors Clark Palmer May 28, 2026