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 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 Walk & Roll safety event is about showing kids how to be safe when walking or biking along busy roadways Gene Marrano April 8, 2026