Statewide and Shenandoah Valley turnout estimates for today’s Virginia Democratic gubernatorial primary are in the single-digit range of registered voters, election officials said.

After carving inroads in the deeply red central Shenandoah Valley last fall, Democrats now are hoping to hold the ground they have seized.

Last fall, the race for Virginia’s Democratic gubernatorial nomination shaped up as interesting enough, pitting respected veteran legislators Brian Moran and Creigh Deeds against one another.

Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Brian Moran made a Waynesboro stop Friday to unveil a health-care plan that would insure every Virginia child and assist small businesses and seniors with coverage.

Sen. Creigh Deeds said Saturday he anticipates Terry McAuliffe will officially join the race for the Democratic nomination for governor.