“Stay tuned” no longer: Allen announces for Senate in 2012 Evan Jones January 24, 2011 1 minute read It’s no surprise, but it is official. Former Republican Senator George Allen is running to reclaim the seat in 2012. News/Talk 960’s Evan Jones has more. Share: Post navigation Previous: Roanoke considers new direction for Countryside propertyNext: PETA offers reward for safe return of missing goats in Bedford County Related Stories Roanoke under tornado watch as severe storms, 40-degree temperature drop loom Ian Price March 16, 2026 0 Roanoke College and Korean Embassy to unveil new Kim Kyusik Center for Korean Studies Clark Palmer March 13, 2026 0 Virginia Tech Men’s Basketball Team declines invite to NIT Clark Palmer March 13, 2026 0