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 Roanoke Women’s Foundation honors two people with ties to Taubman Museum Gene Marrano May 14, 2026 Virginia August primary raises turnout concerns as summer voting begins Ian Price May 14, 2026 Virginia is now the first state in the south and the 15th nationwide to create a paid family and medical leave program Gene Marrano May 13, 2026