Senate race expected to be close all the way to November Timothy Martin June 7, 2012 1 min read Wednesday’s Quinnipiac University poll showed a virtual tie in the race for U.S. Senate between Democrat Tim Kaine and Republican George Allen. A local political analyst says the race will likely hit high gear after next week’s Republican primary. [audio:http://wfirnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Denton-Senate-Wrap-2-WEB.mp3|titles=Denton-Senate Wrap 2-WEB] Share: Post navigation Previous: Roanoke small business presented statewide honorsNext: “Let’s Do Lunch” for a good cause Related Stories 1 min read James Franklin formally introduced as Virginia Tech’s new head football coach Clark Palmer November 19, 2025 0 1 min read Hamburger Helper sales uptick … as an economic indicator? Gene Marrano November 19, 2025 0 1 min read Handel’s Messiah this weekend, Deck the Doors at Roanoke History Museum, First People of the Roanoke Valley at Salem Museum Gene Marrano November 19, 2025 0