Va party chair on the House flip in the Commonwealth Gene Marrano November 8, 2018 1 minute read It may not have been the overwhelming “blue wave” some predicted – or feared – but the House of Representatives will have a Democratic majority in January. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more on Virginia’s role in that change: Share: Post navigation Previous: Roanoke County Administrator Tom Gates to step down Jan. 4Next: A Senior Listening session next Wednesday Related Stories “Brady” hails new gun violence prevention laws in Virginia Gene Marrano April 20, 2026 Roanoke unveils historic marker to honor ophthalmology pioneer Web Staff April 17, 2026 Roanoke prepares for record heat, road closures during Blue Ridge Marathon Ian Price April 17, 2026