“I wouldn’t be surprised if we see President Obama out there campaigning for Creigh,” Charlottesville Mayor Dave Norris said.

Now that the dust is settling on this year’s election, candidates running in next year’s Virginia governor’s race are prepping for an intense statewide race.

A venue has been named for Tuesday’s visit to Charlottesville by Terry McAuliffe, who will speak about health care on behalf of Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama.