Denton: with Perriello running, governor’s race shapes up even more as early Trump referendum Evan Jones January 6, 2017 1 minute read It looks like this year’s race for Virginia governor is being shaped even more as a referendum of sorts on the early Trump presidency. Especially now that a second Democrat is in the running. More from WFIR’s Evan Jones. Share: Post navigation Previous: Rasoul looks ahead to General Assembly sessionNext: Latest interview with Rail Yard Dawgs head coach Sam Ftorek Related Stories 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 Fire chief presents plan to replace 75-year-old Roanoke Fire Station No. 2 Ian Price June 18, 2026