Periello rising in polls for Governor’s race Gene Marrano February 7, 2017 1 minute read One is physician by trade – Lt Governor Ralph Northam – the other Democrat currently running for Governor in a June primary is former 5th District Congressman Tom Periello. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has an update: Share: Post navigation Previous: Virginia college enrollment fall raises perplexing questionNext: “Sanctuary Cities” bill spurs debate in Richmond Related Stories Freedom to Give is food drive to benefit Feeding Southwest Virginia Gene Marrano July 13, 2026 Roanoke County Police: Franklin Road Northbound Closed after Tractor Trailer crash Web Staff July 13, 2026 Roanoke College alumnus running for congress calls for universal data center safeguards Web Staff July 13, 2026