Governor Northam takes victory lap after both state chambers turn blue Gene Marrano November 6, 2019 1 minute read Gov. Ralph Northam Roughly nine months after almost having to go underground because of the “Blackface” scandal, Governor Ralph Northam is taking a victory lap in the wake of the Democrat’s wins across the state. WFIR’s Rob Ruthenberg has this report. Share: Post navigation Previous: Villa Heights Rec Center is reborn as a non-profit hubNext: Dawgs head coach on team’s slow start and new players joining team Related Stories Coffee truck owner frustrated with code enforcement in Roanoke City Clark Palmer March 27, 2026 0 A new playground at the Williamson Road Library – Plaza de Esperanza – cuts a ribbon Gene Marrano March 27, 2026 0 State Republican lawmakers call for temporary suspension of Commonwealth’s gas tax Clark Palmer March 27, 2026 0