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Sanchez-Jones Stays, Volosin Out as Challengers Moore and Clawson Advance to General Election in November

Sanchez-Jones Stays, Volosin Out as Challengers Moore and Clawson Advance to General Election in November

Delivering victories to grassroots challengers while unseating an incumbent, this Democratic primary election was shaped by zoning, school funding, an errant comment on the mic during a City Council meeting, and a surge of high-profile local endorsements.

Roanoke Council Race Ramps Up with Five More Candidates

Roanoke Council Race Ramps Up with Five More Candidates

The race for three council seats includes seven candidates as of Tuesday, including five Democrats.

Kathy Cohen Enters Roanoke Council Race, Criticizes Recent School Funding Cut

Kathy Cohen Enters Roanoke Council Race, Criticizes Recent School Funding Cut

Cohen will run as an independent in a race that's expected to have a full field.

As Rasoul Explores Run For Congress, Macy Responds That She's Not a 'Career Politician'

As Rasoul Explores Run For Congress, Macy Responds That She's Not a 'Career Politician'

An expected redistricting referendum next year could bring new opportunities and alter the status quo.

Council Approves Wish List With a Dissent as Casino Plan Proceeds on a 'Different Path'

Council Approves Wish List With a Dissent as Casino Plan Proceeds on a 'Different Path'

Councilman Nick Hagen voted against the city and schools state legislative requests as he joins Terry McGuire opposing a casino.

Beth Macy Enters Race for Congress Blasting Ben Cline and Saying Enough Is Enough

Beth Macy Enters Race for Congress Blasting Ben Cline and Saying Enough Is Enough

Democratic candidates are lining up to get a chance to run against incumbent Republican Ben Cline.

Hash Wins Roanoke Sheriff Race Handily, Rasoul and McNamara Reelected to State House

Hash Wins Roanoke Sheriff Race Handily, Rasoul and McNamara Reelected to State House

After an eventful race with Republican James Creasy, Sheriff Antonio Hash said his campaign didn't need to "sling mud."

Concerns Raised About Creasy Address, Hash-led Operations as Roanoke Sheriff Race Closes

Concerns Raised About Creasy Address, Hash-led Operations as Roanoke Sheriff Race Closes

Voters will elect incumbent Sheriff Antonio Hash, a Democrat, or Republican James Creasy next week.

In Blue and Red Roanoke Valley Districts, Challengers Seek to Disrupt the Expected

In Blue and Red Roanoke Valley Districts, Challengers Seek to Disrupt the Expected

Candidates in the Roanoke-related contests are competing amid the attention-seeking blitz of statewide races.

Roanoke Sheriff Candidate Quietly Retires from Agency, on Road to Loud Campaign

Roanoke Sheriff Candidate Quietly Retires from Agency, on Road to Loud Campaign

Republican James Creasy has criticized a new inmate center located in the home of GOP Councilman Nick Hagen, who has not endorsed him.

Roanoke Sheriff Candidate Hill Ends Campaign, City Prosecutor Gets Hash Complaint

Roanoke Sheriff Candidate Hill Ends Campaign, City Prosecutor Gets Hash Complaint

The race is now between incumbent Democrat Antonio Hash and Republican James Creasy, who worked with Hash on his campaign four years ago.

Roanoke Sheriff's Race Off To Lively Start

Roanoke Sheriff's Race Off To Lively Start

Three men who know each other well are running for the office.

Who Will Face McNamara?: Roanoke's Littlepage, Preston Vie For Democratic Nomination

Who Will Face McNamara?: Roanoke's Littlepage, Preston Vie For Democratic Nomination

Next Tuesday's Democratic primary will determine whether Donna Littlepage or Kiesha Preston face Del. Joe McNamara, R-Roanoke County.

Push for Cline Town Hall Ramps Up in Roanoke, As Congressman Remains Uncommitted

Push for Cline Town Hall Ramps Up in Roanoke, As Congressman Remains Uncommitted

A group of protesters continues to pressure 6th District U.S. Rep. Ben Cline to hold a town hall with them; he has yet to agree.

Prosecutor Runs as Democrat For Commonwealth's Attorney; Absent 'Craziness,' Caldwell To 'Bow Out Gracefully'

Prosecutor Runs as Democrat For Commonwealth's Attorney; Absent 'Craziness,' Caldwell To 'Bow Out Gracefully'

Roanoke prosecutor John McNeil is running for commonwealth’s attorney, meaning Don Caldwell, the longest serving commonwealth’s attorney in the state, plans to retire.

As Roanoke City Council Deadlocks Over Filling Vacancy, Judge Says 'It's a Shame'

As Roanoke City Council Deadlocks Over Filling Vacancy, Judge Says 'It's a Shame'

Roanoke’s political and legal establishment is reeling after a deadlocked City Council said it couldn’t agree on who should become its seventh member.

Appointee to Roanoke City Council To Determine Fate of Single-Family Zoning Reforms

Appointee to Roanoke City Council To Determine Fate of Single-Family Zoning Reforms

Battle lines are being drawn over who will fill the remaining two years of Roanoke Mayor Joe Cobb’s vacant City Council seat.

As Cobb Is Elected Mayor, Roanoke City Council Is Poised To Appoint a New Member

As Cobb Is Elected Mayor, Roanoke City Council Is Poised To Appoint a New Member

David Bowers has until Monday to request a recount, though an analysis of recounts nationwide shows it's unlikely to change the outcome.