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 “It’s time for change,” Republican candidate says in U.S. Senate primary race Web Staff June 22, 2026 Mill Mountain Zoo welcomes pair of Patagonian maras Web Staff June 19, 2026 Dr. Verletta White, Superintendent of Roanoke City Schools, to step down in one more year Gene Marrano June 18, 2026