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 AEW Collision returns to Berglund Center tomorrow night Web Staff July 10, 2026 Roanoke Valley enters Step One voluntary water conservation as drought drains reservoirs Ian Price July 9, 2026 LewisGale debuts new sim center for training Gene Marrano July 8, 2026