Senate race expected to be close all the way to November Timothy Martin June 7, 2012 1 minute 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 Not everyone in the Roanoke Valley and southwest Virginia jumped on the American Patriot bandwagon early during the Revolution Gene Marrano June 22, 2026 Data Centers are here to stay; proponent says localities need to get on board Gene Marrano June 22, 2026 Orvis to relocate Roanoke operations, retaining 60 jobs Ian Price June 22, 2026